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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 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
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
16.43(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.51(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.11(-36%)
Other theft
2.83(-50%)
Public order
2.55(-58%)
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

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£458
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£322K – £438K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £458 per square foot) in Burgess Hill West area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burgess Hill West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£544,000£459
Semi-Detached25£397,500£450
Terraced41£325,000£482
Flats5£280,000£339

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burgess Hill West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burgess Hill West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445,000£199,500£317,500£269,950
2017£465,000£145,000£330,000£277,750
2018£445,000£267,500£321,550£287,500
2019£427,500£280,000£337,000£280,000
2020£495,225£260,000£340,000£275,000
2021£522,500£240,000£353,750£302,500
2022£495,000£275,000£409,000£334,500
2023£475,000£280,000£375,000£335,000
2024£525,000£225,000£385,500£336,000
2025£550,000£263,000£395,000£329,000
2026£540,000£280,000£388,750£312,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burgess Hill West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burgess Hill West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£406£292£374£405
2017£366£348£353£393
2018£373£360£367£412
2019£384£335£370£394
2020£386£341£374£410
2021£419£310£405£433
2022£468£344£469£485
2023£475£354£423£481
2024£441£343£458£471
2025£471£370£459£504
2026£425£321£446£451
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burgess Hill West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Burgess Hill West in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.