Folders Lane is in Burgess Hill and in Mid Sussex district. RH15 0DR is located in the Burgess Hill Franklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Folders Lane, Burgess Hill, RH15 0DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH15 0FY, RH15 0DJ, RH15 0GN, RH15 0NA, RH15 0DS, RH15 0BU, RH15 0FX, RH15 0DW, RH15 0DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH15 0DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 52.4% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 47.6% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RH15 0DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 24.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 62.1% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 54% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 35.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 17.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.2% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 37.7% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95% | 91.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 92.6% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 92.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.7% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 76.7% | 17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Folders Lane was 82.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% higher than the Burgess Hill Franklands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Folders Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Burgess Hill Franklands and the 98th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Folders Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2024-06-17 | £985,167 |
| Almeria, 28A Folders Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,270,000 | 2022-05-20 | £1,359,958 |
| Overhills, 32 Folders Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2019-09-18 | £1,035,308 |
| 10 Folders Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,065,000 | 2017-12-08 | £1,301,807 |
| Chapmans, 32A Folders Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2015-06-29 | £1,138,143 |
RH15 0DR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RH15 0DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 159 |
| Retired | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Birchwood Grove Road , RH15 0DP | 2out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Meed Community Primary School Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9YQ | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill School Close , Queen Elizabeth Avenue RH15 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Field Primary School Junction Road , RH15 0PZ | 2out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheddingdean Community Primary School Petworth Drive , RH15 8JT | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road , RH15 9EA | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downlands Community School Dale Avenue , BN6 8LP | 4out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Girls Keymer Road , RH15 0EG | - not rated | 486 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Woodlands Meed Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9EY | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurstpierpoint College College Lane , Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Xin Hins | Mei Xin Hins, 2 Keymer Parade | 844 yd | |
| Flavour | Flavour, 2 Keymer Road | 906 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | Coffee Zone, Burgess Hill Railway Station | 913 yd | |
| Silvas | Silvas, 1 Keymer Parade | 914 yd | |
| Yaprak Restaurant | Yaprak, 25 - 27 Station Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James's Montefiore Cricket Club | St James Cricket Club, Keymer Road | 652 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | Railway Tavern, Station Road | 1,048 yd | |
| Quench | Quench, 4 Church Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Kebab | Burgess Hill Kebab, 21 Junction Road | 885 yd | |
| Wild Mango | Wild Mango, 23 Junction Road | 890 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | Uncle Sams, 21 Station Road | 1,036 yd | |
| Smoque's | Smoques, 33 Station Road | 1,067 yd | |
| Generous | Generous, 35 Station Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Grove Community Primary School BIRCHWOOD GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Woodlands Meed BIRCHWOOD GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Burgess Hill School For Girls KEYMER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 591 yd |
| London Meed Community Primary School CHANCTONBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.