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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

RH158RS

Dumbrills Close

RH150HR

Junction Road

RH158QY

Marchants Way

RH158QA

Fairfield Road

RH158DZ

Mill Road

RH158EP

Fairfield Close

RH159BG

Church Road

RH159ER

Gravett Court

RH159NP

Market Place

RH159AR

Civic Way

RH158JS

Leylands Road

RH158ZF

Crown Way

RH158GW

Freek's Lane

RH158ZG

Crescent Way

RH158RR

Dumbrills Close

RH158PE

Packham Way

RH158HR

Leylands Road

RH159BQ

Church Walk

RH158SB

Faulkners Way

RH158HY

Leylands Road

RH158EH

Crescent Road

RH158HJ

St Johns Avenue

RH158RT

Dumbrills Close

RH150AA

Keymer Court

RH159ED

Station Road

RH158SD

Berry Close

RH158SA

Faulkners Way

RH159BP

Church Walk Mews

RH158LF

Grove Road

RH158GH

Kings Head Court

RH150EQ

Silverdale Road

RH158PT

Chapel Close

RH158GG

Grove Road

RH158LL

London Road

RH158AP

Maple Drive

RH158SQ

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH158DE

Maple Drive

RH159SP

Weald Road

RH159QR

London Road

RH158LH

London Road

RH159TH

Denham Road

RH159TD

Royal George Road

RH159EY

Chanctonbury Road

RH158GF

Grove Road

RH158DW

Stonefield Way

RH158QW

Western Road

RH158QS

Fairfield Road

RH158JH

Highlands Drive

RH158QD

Gloucester Road

RH158SN

Corgi Lane

RH158JJ

Highlands Drive

RH158GN

Summerfold Place

RH158ES

Bramber Way

RH159BL

Church Walk

RH158QQ

Fairfield Road

RH158RD

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH158EF

Crescent Road

RH159EZ

Chanctonbury Road

RH159TX

Denham Road

RH158JQ

Sheddingdean Close

RH159AB

Lower Church Road

RH158UF

Crescent Close

RH158RL

The Hawthorns

RH159EP

School Close

RH158JE

Leylands Road

RH158JP

St Peters Road

RH159BU

The Brow

RH158SG

Stonefield Way

RH158JL

St Peters Road

RH158JN

St Peters Road

RH159BN

Church Walk

RH159SJ

Royal George Road

RH158UG

Middle Way

RH159BB

Church Road

RH158RW

The Hawthorns

RH158GY

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH158PX

Forge Way

RH158QE

Slimbridge Road

RH158EQ

Crescent Road

RH158QF

Cromwell Mews

RH158DH

Mill Road

RH158DJ

Maple Drive

RH159AT

Beaconsfield Close

RH159RJ

School Close

RH158DU

Mill Road

RH158SL

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH159BW

The Brow

RH159AN

Cyprus Road

RH158QP

Livingstone Road

RH159NF

Victoria Way

RH158HQ

London Road

RH158DR

Mill Road

RH158PG

West Street

RH159EG

Station Road

RH158DF

Maple Drive

RH159NN

Civic Way

RH159SL

Royal George Road

RH158TA

Church Close

RH158JY

Petworth Drive

RH159QU

London Road

Data Sources

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