Cowslip View is in Burgess Hill and in Lewes district. RH15 0ZH is located in the Wivelsfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewes. This postcode has been in use since 2018-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowslip View, Burgess Hill, RH15 0ZH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH15 0ZG, RH15 0ZJ, RH15 0RQ, RH15 0RT, RH15 0XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH15 0ZH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 0ZH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 22.1% | 36.7% | 14.6% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.7% | 51.8% | -13.9% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 55.6% | 54.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around RH15 0ZH this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 9.4% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.7% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 21.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 41.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 92.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.1% | 91.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 91.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowslip View was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Ditchling & Westmeston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowslip View has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ditchling & Westmeston and the 79th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cowslip View, Burgess Hill, East Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £500,000 | 2020-02-11 | £590,339 |
| 3 Cowslip View, Burgess Hill, East Sussex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £420,000 | 2019-10-18 | £490,593 |
| 9 Cowslip View, Burgess Hill, East Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £531,000 | 2019-08-22 | £614,601 |
| 6 Cowslip View, Burgess Hill, East Sussex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £428,000 | 2019-07-31 | £511,693 |
| 8 Cowslip View, Burgess Hill, East Sussex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £357,500 | 2019-03-21 | £419,617 |
RH15 0ZH 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 | 213 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Field Primary School Junction Road , RH15 0PZ | 2out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheddingdean Community Primary School Petworth Drive , RH15 8JT | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill School Close , Queen Elizabeth Avenue RH15 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Birchwood Grove Road , RH15 0DP | 2out of 4 | 2,850 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 | 2,931 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital Chalkhill , Princess Royal Hospital Site RH16 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burgess Hill Girls Keymer Road , RH15 0EG | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Woodlands Meed Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9EY | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Education Ltd , 1-3 Barclay Court RH16 1DB | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | Munchies, 14 Valebridge Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Watermill | The Watermill Inn, 1 Leylands Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thai Take Away | The Thai Take Away, 7A Leylands Road | 1,073 yd | |
| The Royal Fish Bar | The Royal Fish Bar, 7 Leylands Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worlds End Rec JANES LANE | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Leylands Park MAPLE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.