Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

COLCHINS, RH15 9QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLCHINS, RH15 9QY.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 66,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RH15 9QY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RH15 9QY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £557k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £557k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RH15 9QY is a sought-after residential area on Colchins, 1.1km from Burgess Hill in Burgess Hill. Administratively it sits within Burgess Hill Victoria ward and the Mid Sussex constituency.

For serious buyers, RH15 9QY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £557k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RH15 9QY are sourced from Output Area E00161715 (shared with 7 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 9QY. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 557,500

3 sales · Mean £ 560,833

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

RH15 9QY has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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 behaviour28
Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime7
Other theft7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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London Meed Community Primary School

Requires Improvement396 pupils0.6 km
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The Burgess Hill Academy

Good1036 pupils0.7 km
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Woodlands Meed

Good276 pupils0.8 km
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good415 pupils0.8 km
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The Gattons Infant School

Requires Improvement268 pupils1.2 km
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Southway Junior School

Good348 pupils1.2 km
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Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

Good409 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Travis Perkins PLC0.7 km
  • Campus And Co0.9 km
  • Halfords Ltd0.8 km
  • Wickes0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Brewers Arms0.8 km
  • Potters Arms0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Chef In The Kitchen0.7 km
  • Home Coffee House0.7 km
  • India Garden1.0 km
  • Mabel's Emporium0.7 km
  • Sodexo At American Express Europe Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hot And Spicy1.0 km
  • New Tim Ley1.0 km
  • Chi Foo0.5 km
  • Naasta0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Burgess Hill1.1 km
  • Wivelsfield2.3 km
  • Hassocks2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Pangdene Close0.1 km
  • Pangdene Close0.1 km
  • London Road0.1 km
  • London Road0.2 km
  • Warelands0.2 km