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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

RH159JU

Old School Place

RH159RN

Portland Mews

RH158GF

Grove Road

RH158JN

St Peters Road

RH158EA

Middle Way

RH158EY

Park Road

RH158PT

Chapel Close

RH158QW

Western Road

RH159HY

Potters Lane

RH158ET

Park Road

RH158SR

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH159AQ

Civic Way

RH158DE

Maple Drive

RH158EB

Millwood

RH158HH

St Johns Avenue

RH158JS

Leylands Road

RH158PF

The Pound

RH158PZ

Packham Way

RH158DU

Mill Road

RH158EU

Park Road

RH159DS

Station Road

RH158SP

Burgess Hill Leylands

RH159AT

Beaconsfield Close

RH159EZ

Chanctonbury Road

RH150GS

Junction Road

RH158AH

Leylands Park

RH158GN

Summerfold Place

RH159ED

Station Road

RH159RJ

School Close

RH158QY

Marchants Way

RH158EP

Fairfield Close

RH158LF

Grove Road

RH159SW

The Gattons

RH150EQ

Silverdale Road

RH158LD

Grove Road

RH158QA

Fairfield Road

RH158SY

Crown Way

RH159TD

Royal George Road

RH159TF

West Park Crescent

RH158UA

Sheddingdean Neighbourhood Centre

RH159NF

Victoria Way

RH159PZ

South Close

RH158DT

Mill Road

RH159BN

Church Walk

RH159EB

Meeds Road

RH159ER

Gravett Court

RH159NN

Civic Way

RH159TH

Denham Road

RH158FZ

Dairy Court

RH158LL

London Road

RH158PX

Forge Way

RH159AS

Church Walk

RH159RD

London Road

Data Sources

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