Freeks Lane, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH15 8DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	49.7%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	48.9%	50.3%	1.4%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	32%	40.1%	8.1%	37.9%	2.2%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	44.6%	-9.7%	44.2%	0.4%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2%	2.6%	0.6%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	4.5%	7.9%	3.4%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	6.9%	4.9%	-2.0%	6.1%	-1.2%

Health

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 (91.8%) 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	51.8%	63.7%	11.9%	48.4%	15.3%
Good health	38.4%	28.1%	-10.3%	33.6%	-5.5%
Fair health	7.5%	6.5%	-1.0%	12.7%	-6.2%
Bad health	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	9.7%	10%	0.3%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	6.3%	-5.4%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	16%	0.2%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	4.1%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17%	20.8%	3.8%	16.9%	3.9%
Degree or Similar	32.4%	38.7%	6.3%	33.8%	4.9%
Other	10.1%	4.1%	-6.0%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1%	1%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.7%	93.8%	-1.9%	81.4%	12.4%
Roma	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	78%	-5.3%	83.2%	-5.2%
European Union	8.5%	11.8%	3.3%	6.1%	5.7%
Rest of Europe	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	3.9%	3.6%	-0.3%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	3.3%	0.7%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	2%	1.3%	1.3%	0.7%
Oceania	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.3%	77.5%	-5.8%	83.2%	-5.7%
10+ Years	9.5%	11.4%	1.9%	9.8%	1.6%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.6%	3.9%	2.3%	2.2%	1.7%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	5.5%	1.6%	1.9%	3.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Italy	3.6%	0.6%	3.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	2%	0.4%	1.6%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Romania	3.6%	0.9%	2.7%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	3.6%	13.5%	-9.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.2%	37.2%	1.0%
Christian	54.9%	46.2%	8.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Freeks Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freeks Lane was 157.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 210.2% higher than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Freeks Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 30th highest crime rate of 450 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH15 8DQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Freeks Lane are based on 65 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Sussex.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Freeks Lane, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH15 8DQ

Average Price
£22,160,205

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£22,160,205

Estimated Average Property Prices for Freeks Lane

Average Price
£1,139,997

Semi-Detached
£328,082

Terraced
£311,023

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£18,107,227

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Freeks LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Freeks Farm Freeks Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Other, an established residential building	£38,333,923	2020-02-14	£42,188,973
Lowlands Farm Freeks Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Other, an established residential building	£1,800,000	2019-09-27	£1,950,167
Freeks Farm Freeks Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Other, an established residential building	£9,000,000	2019-03-12	£9,740,000

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH15 8DQ

Employment

RH15 8DQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 8DQ 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.

The percentage of student residents living in RH15 8DQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	70
Self-Employed	61
Retired	46
Part-Time Employee	34
Student (economically inactive)	27
Other	11
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Education	22
Other	15
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	10
Construction	10
Manufacturing	9
Real estate activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Human health and social work activities	6
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sheddingdean Community Primary School Petworth Drive , RH15 8JT	2out of 4	652 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Tree Primary School Junction Road , RH15 0PZ	- not rated	1,168 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Tree Primary School Junction Road , RH15 0PZ	2out of 4	1,168 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gattons Infant School Royal George Road , RH15 9SL	3out of 4	1,867 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School School Close , Queen Elizabeth Avenue RH15 9RJ	3out of 4	1,890 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA	- not rated	1,992 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA	4out of 4	1,992 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road , RH15 9EA	3out of 4	2,194 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakmeeds Community College Station Road , RH15 9EA	- not rated	2,194 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park Secondary Academy Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP	3out of 4	4,165 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Central Sussex College - Haywards Heath Harlands Road , RH16 1LT	- not rated	4,924 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
My Choice School-Kestral House C/O My Choice Children's Homes limited , Unit 3a Mill Green Business Estate RH16 1XQ	- not rated	908 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hambrook School Marle Place, Leylands Road , RH15 8HY	- not rated	1,013 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbotsford Community Special School Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE	- not rated	1,105 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE	3out of 4	1,147 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's School Upper St John's Road , RH15 8HB	- not rated	1,264 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Southdown FC	Southdown Football Club, Southdown Rovers	475 yd
Marino's Fish Bar	Marinos Fish Bar, Kiosk Sheddingdean Centre	721 yd
Munchies	Munchies, 14 Valebridge Road	986 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Watermill	The Watermill Inn, 1 Leylands Road		961 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Royal Fish Bar	The Royal Fish Bar, 7 Leylands Road		973 yd
The Thai Take Away	The Thai Take Away, 7A Leylands Road		981 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Lidl, 130 Leylands Road		703 yd
The Co-operative Food	Co Op Welcome, Unit 5		721 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Leylands Park MAPLE DRIVE	grass pitches	462 yd
Burgess Hill Town Fc MAPLE DRIVE	grass pitches	469 yd
Sidney West Sports Field LEYLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	1,041 yd
The Burgess Hill Golf Centre BURGESS HILL GOLF ACADEMY BURGESS HILL GOLF ACADEMY CUCKFIELD ROAD	golf	1,073 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.