Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

RH15 9BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RH15 9BS.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RH15 9BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RH15 9BS has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 57-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH15 9BS is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Burgess Hill in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Meeds ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RH15 9BS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RH15 9BS are sourced from Output Area E00161693 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH15 9BS. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RH15 9BS is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour85
Violence and sexual offences74
Shoplifting49
Criminal damage and arson40
Public order27

school Local Schools

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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good415 pupils0.1 km
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The Burgess Hill Academy

Good1036 pupils0.4 km
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Woodlands Meed

Good276 pupils0.5 km
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London Meed Community Primary School

Requires Improvement396 pupils0.7 km
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The Gattons Infant School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.9 km
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Sheddingdean Community Primary School

Requires Improvement191 pupils0.9 km
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Southway Junior School

Good348 pupils1.1 km
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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good409 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Park View Kiosk0.5 km
  • Bengal Spice0.9 km
  • Burgess Hill Kebab0.7 km
  • Chi Foo0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Burgess Hill News0.6 km
  • Burgess Hill Pantry0.2 km
  • Burgess Hill Town Council0.3 km
  • Church Road Newsagent0.2 km
  • Halfords Ltd0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Potters Arms0.3 km
  • Quench0.5 km
  • Brewers Arms0.3 km
  • Burgess Hill Constitutional Club0.4 km
  • Six Gold Martlets0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Buon Appetito0.4 km
  • Mabel's Emporium0.3 km
  • Peteks On The Park0.4 km
  • Plaza Uno0.3 km
  • Sodexo At American Express Europe Ltd0.1 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill0.6 km
  • Wivelsfield1.4 km
  • Hassocks3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Civic Way0.1 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Avenue0.1 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Avenue0.2 km
  • Library0.2 km
  • St John's Park0.2 km