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Burgess Hill West

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About

Burgess Hill West is a residential area situated on the western side of the town. It is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the mid-20th century, with many homes built in the post-war expansion period. The layout includes quiet, winding streets and several cul-de-sacs, creating a settled neighbourhood atmosphere. The area is served by local shopping parades providing everyday essentials.

The district is bordered by green spaces, including Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, which offers meadows and woodland walks. Burgess Hill mainline railway station is within walking distance, providing direct links to London and the south coast. The area also contains several schools and sports facilities, including a leisure centre with a swimming pool, catering to local community needs.

Area overview

On average Burgess Hill West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Burgess Hill West is £70,491 per year. There are 1 schools in Burgess Hill West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Burgess Hill West is home to around 7,061 people, with a population density of about 4,737.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burgess Hill West Population
7,061
Population density
4,737.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.86(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.81(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.97(-38%)
Other theft
1.98(-65%)
Vehicle crime
1.84(-51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,162
87.27%
Other White
305
4.32%
Indian
113
1.6%
Other Asian
75
1.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
63
0.89%
Total population: 7,061

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,863
32.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,232
21.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
950
16.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
633
11.14%
No qualifications
594
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 5,684

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,213
43.62%
Owns outright
900
32.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
361
12.98%
Other social rented
219
7.87%
Shared ownership
53
1.91%
Total households: 2,781

Property prices in Burgess Hill West

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £386,950 in Burgess Hill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burgess Hill West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£555,000
Flats3£263,000
Semi-Detached17£410,000
Terraced36£325,000

10 years median price trend in Burgess Hill West

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

Data Sources

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