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Burgess Hill Central

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About

Burgess Hill Central is the commercial and civic heart of Burgess Hill in Mid Sussex. It contains the high street with shops, supermarkets, cafes, the town council offices and library, and small service streets. The centre developed around the coming of the railway in the mid-1800s; remnants of that period appear in the mixture of Victorian terraces and later shopping frontages. Regular town events use the central open space near the station, including monthly markets and seasonal fairs.

The railway station sits at the northern edge of the town centre and provides direct rail services to Brighton and London, making commuting straightforward. Bus routes link the centre with surrounding villages in Mid Sussex, and main roads give quick access to the A23 corridor. Walking routes and short pedestrian streets keep most local facilities within a few minutes' walk of each other, so daily errands and community services are concentrated in a compact area.

Area overview

On average Burgess Hill Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burgess Hill Central is £57,762 per year. There are 6 schools in Burgess Hill Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Burgess Hill Central is home to around 9,134 people, with a population density of about 3,867.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burgess Hill Central Population
9,134
Population density
3,867.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.19(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.73(+122%)
Shoplifting
15.22(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.62(+65%)
Public order
9.31(+52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,311
80.04%
Indian
498
5.45%
Other White
487
5.33%
Bangladeshi
185
2.03%
Other Asian
142
1.55%
Total population: 9,134

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,338
31.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,340
17.81%
No qualifications
1,259
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,114
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
837
11.12%
Total 16+ residents: 7,524

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,269
31.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,248
30.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
705
17.33%
Other social rented
681
16.74%
Other forms of private rent
82
2.02%
Total households: 4,068

Property prices in Burgess Hill Central

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Burgess Hill Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £139,450 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burgess Hill Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burgess Hill Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£702,500
Flats36£212,500
Semi-Detached40£421,000
Terraced45£348,750

10 years median price trend in Burgess Hill Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burgess Hill Central.

All postcodes in Burgess Hill Central

RH158JH

Highlands Drive

RH158NB

London Road

RH158RU

Dumbrills Close

RH159BL

Church Walk

RH158DG

Freeks Lane

RH158JY

Petworth Drive

RH158LB

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH158SA

Faulkners Way

RH158JT

Petworth Drive

RH158UH

Mill Road

RH159BU

The Brow

RH150AA

Keymer Court

RH158ER

Bramber Way

RH158GZ

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH158QF

Cromwell Mews

RH158SQ

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH158QE

Slimbridge Road

RH158SB

Faulkners Way

RH158TZ

Tudor Gardens

RH159EN

Station Road

RH159BW

The Brow

RH158GS

Banky Mead

RH158QQ

Fairfield Road

RH158RP

Dumbrills Close

RH159BP

Church Walk Mews

RH159DD

The Brow

RH158HA

St Johns Road

RH158HJ

St Johns Avenue

RH158QJ

Burgess Hill Victoria

RH158SJ

Oakenfield

RH159EQ

Station Road

RH158EE

Firtoft Close

RH158JB

Amberley Close

RH158ZF

Crown Way

RH158QX

London Road

RH159EP

School Close

RH158BF

Fairbridge Way

RH158QH

Cromwell Road

RH158QG

Newport Road

RH159BB

Church Road

RH159DQ

Station Road

RH159AZ

Church Road

RH159DZ

Ash Way

RH158ES

Bramber Way

RH158EG

Crescent Road

RH158HX

Wyberlye Road

RH158AP

Maple Drive

RH158DS

Cyprus Road

RH158SF

Blackstone Way

RH159DP

Wolstonbury Court

RH159QJ

London Road

RH158PD

Bridge Close

RH158RW

The Hawthorns

RH158RZ

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH159ES

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

RH158HQ

London Road

RH158NY

West Street

RH158TA

Church Close

RH158UF

Crescent Close

RH159SL

Royal George Road

RH159TA

Poveys Close

RH158ED

Mill Road

RH158RS

Dumbrills Close

RH158SW

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH158SX

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH159BY

Norman Road

RH159NP

Market Place

RH159QS

Victoria Close

RH159ST

Southway

RH158LU

London Road

RH158JW

Windmill Drive

RH158LH

London Road

RH158LN

London Road

RH158RL

The Hawthorns

RH159AB

Lower Church Road

RH159EX

Chanctonbury Road

RH158AQ

Leylands Park

RH158GG

Grove Road

RH158JQ

Sheddingdean Close

RH158QS

Fairfield Road

RH159QF

Albion Court

RH158SU

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH159SJ

Royal George Road

RH159TX

Denham Road

RH150HR

Junction Road

RH158GL

New Fairplace Hill

RH158JJ

Highlands Drive

RH158LR

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH158SE

Gander Close

RH159NH

Avocet Industrial Estate

RH158AR

Fairbridge Way

RH158DZ

Mill Road

RH158EQ

Crescent Road

RH158HF

Upper St Johns Road

RH158JG

Marle Avenue

RH159RX

Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds

RH150AB

Keymer Parade

RH150AD

Keymer Road

RH158DR

Mill Road

RH158GY

Burgess Hill Leylands

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.