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Burgess Hill Central

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About

Burgess Hill Central is a key commercial and retail hub in Mid Sussex, located between Haywards Heath and Brighton. The area features a mix of independent shops, cafes, and chain stores, centered around the Martlets Shopping Centre. The High Street serves as the main thoroughfare, with pedestrian-friendly sections and regular markets. Public transport links include Burgess Hill railway station, providing direct routes to London and the south coast.

The area includes green spaces like St John’s Park and the nearby South Downs National Park, offering outdoor recreation. Local amenities include a library, community center, and sports facilities. Residential areas surrounding the center consist of a mix of Victorian terraces and modern developments. Burgess Hill Central balances convenience with a quieter, suburban atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Burgess Hill Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burgess Hill Central is £48,000 per year. There are 7 schools in Burgess Hill Central: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Burgess Hill Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 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
Detached10£530,000
Flats38£207,000
Semi-Detached36£417,500
Terraced47£350,000

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

RH158EB

Mill Wood

RH158EY

Park Road

RH158HH

St John's Avenue

RH158JS

Leylands Road

RH158PF

The Pound

RH158PT

Chapel Close

RH158PZ

Packham Way

RH158QW

Colmer Place

RH158ZQ

Burgess Hill Central

RH159HY

Potters Lane

RH158ET

Park Road

RH159AQ

Civic Way

RH159AT

Beaconsfield Close

RH159EZ

Wingle Tye Road

RH150GS

Junction Road

RH158AH

Bedelands Close

RH158DU

Mill Road

RH158EU

Park Road

RH158GN

Summerfold Place

RH159DS

Burgess Hill Central

RH159ED

Civic Way

RH159RJ

School Close

RH158ZR

Burgess Hill Central

RH158EP

Fairfield Close

RH158LF

Grove Road

RH158QY

Marchants Way

RH159SW

Fairfield Road

RH150EQ

Silverdale Road

RH158JH

Highlands Drive

RH158LD

Grove Road

RH158QA

Fairfield Road

RH158SY

Burgess Hill Central

RH158UA

The Blackthorns

RH159NF

London Road

RH159PZ

South Close

RH159TD

Royal George Road

RH159TF

West Park Crescent

RH158DT

Mill Road

RH158FZ

Church Road

RH158LL

London Road

RH158PX

Forge Way

RH159AS

Crescent Way

RH159BN

Civic Way

RH159EB

Meeds Road

RH159ER

Gravett Court

RH159NN

Civic Way

RH159RD

London Road

RH159TH

Denham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.