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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 81 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
81
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
37.77(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.01(+136%)
Shoplifting
17.74(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.25(+105%)
Public order
9.31(+53%)
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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £346,250 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
Flats41£195,000
Terraced42£349,375
Detached11£702,500
Semi-Detached44£415,000

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

RH158FZ

Dairy Court

RH158LN

London Road

RH159RN

Portland Mews

RH158SJ

Oakenfield

RH158RY

Platinum Way

RH159TE

Denham Road

RH159RL

Portland Road

RH159DD

The Brow

RH158DG

Freeks Lane

RH158HL

Park Close

RH159HA

Chanctonbury Road

RH158PR

Packham Way

RH150AD

Keymer Road

RH159BH

The Brow

RH158LB

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH159DY

Station Road

RH158SU

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH159TB

Poveys Close

RH158QJ

Burgess Hill Victoria

RH158TZ

Tudor Gardens

RH159SS

Southway

RH158JW

Windmill Drive

RH158ET

Park Road

RH159JU

Old School Place

RH158BF

Fairbridge Way

RH150GS

Junction Road

RH158LU

London Road

RH158QT

Woodcroft

RH159DQ

Station Road

RH158HE

Upper St Johns Road

RH159RS

London Road

RH158EZ

Church Close

RH159HY

Potters Lane

RH159EX

Chanctonbury Road

RH158QB

Fairfield Road

RH159DS

Station Road

RH158SS

Crown Way

RH158HF

Upper St Johns Road

RH158DN

Mill Road

RH159EU

Queens Crescent

RH158EL

Mill Road

RH159DF

School Close

RH158QH

Cromwell Road

RH158UA

Sheddingdean Neighbourhood Centre

RH159BT

The Brow

RH159AZ

Church Road

RH158RZ

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH159NH

Avocet Industrial Estate

RH159ST

Southway

RH159QS

Victoria Close

RH158PU

Colmer Place

RH158NY

West Street

RH158HH

St Johns Avenue

RH158ER

Bramber Way

RH159TA

Poveys Close

RH158SZ

Mill Road

RH158DT

Mill Road

RH159AE

Church Road

RH158EY

Park Road

RH158NB

London Road

RH158HG

Park Road

RH158GL

New Fairplace Hill

RH150AB

Keymer Parade

RH158HA

St Johns Road

RH159AH

Church Road

RH159BS

The Brow

RH158QL

Commercial Road

RH158DS

Cyprus Road

RH158SP

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH158QG

Newport Road

RH159EA

Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds

RH158SF

Blackstone Way

RH158LD

Grove Road

RH159DZ

Ash Way

RH158EU

Park Road

RH158GE

Mill Road

RH158LJ

London Road

RH159ES

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

RH158EA

Middle Way

RH158LE

Grove Road

RH159BX

Norman Road

RH159SE

Royal George Road

RH158NN

West Street

RH158LZ

The Leas

RH159AQ

Civic Way

RH158UH

Mill Road

RH158JB

Amberley Close

RH158JG

Marle Avenue

RH158JX

Bramber Way

RH159BY

Norman Road

RH158SH

Chiltington Close

RH158LP

Parkside

RH159DG

Queens Crescent

RH159DR

Queens Crescent

RH159DE

Station Road

RH158LS

London Road

RH158QN

Western Road

RH159EQ

Station Road

RH158ED

Mill Road

RH158RH

Crescent Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.