Wheatsheaf Close, Burgess Hill, RH15 8UT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH15 8UT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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	51.4%	52%	0.6%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	48.6%	48%	-0.6%	49.0%	-1.0%

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	32.5%	32.9%	0.4%	37.9%	-5.0%
Married: Opposite sex	48.4%	44.7%	-3.7%	44.2%	0.5%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	1.2%	0.4%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	2%	2.4%	0.4%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	13.4%	15.4%	2.0%	9.1%	6.3%
Widowed	2.8%	3.3%	0.5%	6.1%	-2.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	60.3%	48.7%	-11.6%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	32.2%	35.6%	3.4%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	6.3%	11.8%	5.5%	12.7%	-0.9%
Bad health	0.9%	2.6%	1.7%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

In the area around RH15 8UT 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	8.1%	9.4%	1.3%	18.2%	-8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	9%	-9.7%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	19.7%	-1.0%	13.4%	6.3%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	4.9%	3.7%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	23.8%	8.8%	16.9%	6.9%
Degree or Similar	32.9%	29.1%	-3.8%	33.8%	-4.7%
Other	3.3%	4.1%	0.8%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	1.1%	0.5%
Indian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.5%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
White	98.1%	90.2%	-7.9%	81.4%	8.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.3% 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	96.8%	86.3%	-10.5%	83.2%	3.1%
European Union	0.3%	5.2%	4.9%	6.1%	-0.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.3%	2%	1.7%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	3.9%	3.9%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	86.3%	-10.5%	83.2%	3.1%
10+ Years	0%	9.2%	9.2%	9.8%	-0.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2%	1.7%	2.9%	-0.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	1.3%	-1.2%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.2%	76.7%	7.5%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	8.9%	13.5%	-4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.6%	37.2%	6.4%
Christian	44.6%	46.2%	-1.6%
Hindu	3%	1.7%	1.3%
Jewish	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Wheatsheaf Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheatsheaf Close was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wheatsheaf Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 222nd highest crime rate of 450 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.0%.

🔎 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. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£63,700

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RH15 8UT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 Wheatsheaf Close are based on 97 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 Wheatsheaf Close, Burgess Hill, RH15 8UT

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH15 8UT

Average Price
£360,855

Semi-Detached
£407,437

Terraced
£350,382

Detached
£403,835

Flats/Maisonettes
£272,407

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wheatsheaf Close

Average Price
£398,634

Semi-Detached
£440,475

Terraced
£387,915

Detached
£408,494

Flats/Maisonettes
£273,521

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wheatsheaf CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Wheatsheaf Close, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£321,000	2025-07-25	£323,207
23 Wheatsheaf Close, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2025-06-06	£374,261
33 Wheatsheaf Close, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£385,000	2024-07-31	£401,042
27 Wheatsheaf Close, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2023-11-01	£398,729
35 Wheatsheaf Close, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£292,500	2023-04-04	£309,724

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH15 8UT

Employment

RH15 8UT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	118
Part-Time Employee	40
Retired	35
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	46
Manufacturing	21
Transport and storage	19
Education	17
Financial and insurance activities	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Administrative and support service activities	13
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Information and communication	8
Other	6
Real estate activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gattons Infant School Royal George Road , RH15 9SL	3out of 4	845 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southway Junior School Southway , RH15 9SU	- not rated	930 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sheddingdean Community Primary School Petworth Drive , RH15 8JT	2out of 4	1,286 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School School Close , Queen Elizabeth Avenue RH15 9RJ	3out of 4	1,602 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill School Close , Queen Elizabeth Avenue RH15 9RJ	- not rated	1,602 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	413 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA	4out of 4	413 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road , RH15 9EA	3out of 4	2,072 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakmeeds Community College Station Road , RH15 9EA	- not rated	2,072 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warden Park Secondary Academy Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP	3out of 4	4,802 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE	3out of 4	832 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbotsford Community Special School Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE	- not rated	952 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Peter's School Upper St John's Road , RH15 8HB	- not rated	1,342 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hambrook School Marle Place, Leylands Road , RH15 8HY	- not rated	1,364 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mid-Sussex Area Pupil Referral Unit Marle Place , Leylands Road RH15 8HZ	- not rated	1,423 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Costa @ The Triangle Leisure Centre	Places For People, The Triangle	243 yd
The Mustard Seed Cafe	Church Of St Edward The Confessor, Royal George Road	715 yd
The Oak Barn	Oak Barn Restaurant, Burgess Hill Golf Academy	833 yd
Burgess Hill Youth	Fairfield Community Centre, Western Road	899 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Woolpack	The Woolpack Public House, Howard Avenue	311 yd
The Cricketers	The Cricketers Public House, 23 West Street	759 yd
Burgess Hill Rugby Club	Burgess Hill Rugby Club, Poveys Close	827 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Jupps Fish & Chips	Jupps Fish And Chips, 80 West Street		666 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Express, Unit 1		522 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Triangle THE TRIANGLE THE TRIANGLE TRIANGLE WAY	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	254 yd
St Pauls Catholic College JANE MURRAY WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	411 yd
West End Meadow CISSBURY ROAD	grass pitches	414 yd
The Burgess Hill Golf Centre BURGESS HILL GOLF ACADEMY BURGESS HILL GOLF ACADEMY CUCKFIELD ROAD	golf	666 yd
Fairfield Recreation Ground - Burgess Hill 34A 34A THE GATTONS	grass pitches	718 yd
Southway Junior School Southway	grass pitches, swimming pool	940 yd
Abbotsford Community Special School (Closed) Cuckfield Road	grass pitches	949 yd
Southway Recreation Ground POVEYS CLOSE	grass pitches	977 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	60.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	96.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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