Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH15 9EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54%	50.5%	-3.5%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	46%	49.5%	3.5%	49.0%	0.5%

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	41.9%	35.2%	-6.7%	37.9%	-2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	34.9%	33.7%	-1.2%	44.2%	-10.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	1.7%	2.1%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	8.7%	16.1%	7.4%	9.1%	7.0%
Widowed	12.8%	11.4%	-1.4%	6.1%	5.3%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.4%	35.4%	-2.0%	48.4%	-13.0%
Good health	32.1%	35.4%	3.3%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	19.8%	18.9%	-0.9%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	8.6%	6.6%	-2.0%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	2.1%	3.8%	1.7%	1.2%	2.6%

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	33.1%	25.3%	-7.8%	18.2%	7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	12.9%	-1.6%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.5%	15.5%	-6.0%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	5.7%	3.4%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	12.9%	4.2%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	15.1%	27.8%	12.7%	33.8%	-6.0%
Other	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	2.8%	-2.8%

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	2.7%	1.4%	-1.3%	0.7%	0.7%
Indian	2.1%	2.9%	0.8%	3.1%	-0.2%
Other Asian	1.1%	0.5%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	2.5%	-1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	92%	93.8%	1.8%	81.4%	12.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.5% 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	92.5%	88.5%	-4.0%	83.2%	5.3%
European Union	0%	3.8%	3.8%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.7%	1.4%	-1.3%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	3.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	2.4%	1.9%	1.3%	1.1%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	88.9%	-3.1%	83.2%	5.7%
10+ Years	2.1%	6.3%	4.2%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	3.4%	-1.4%	1.9%	1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.6%	76.7%	-0.1%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	2.9%	0.3%	2.6%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	14.8%	13.5%	1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.7%	37.2%	-1.5%
Christian	58.1%	46.2%	11.9%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Station Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Burgess Hill Franklands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Station Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Burgess Hill Franklands and the 217th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in RH15 9EQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 3/10 (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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Station Road are based on 161 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 Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH15 9EQ

Average Price
£349,730

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£440,518

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£324,970

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Station Road

Average Price
£416,177

Semi-Detached
£484,174

Terraced
£380,167

Detached
£652,222

Flats/Maisonettes
£281,128

Other
£372,351

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Station Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Osborne House, 120 Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-02-21	£300,000
1 Osborne House, 120 Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£333,000	2022-11-07	£329,976
3 Osborne House, 120 Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£286,900	2021-03-03	£305,902
5 Osborne House, 120 Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£274,000	2020-11-20	£305,066
11 Osborne House, 120 Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£385,000	2020-01-24	£424,321

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH15 9EQ

Employment

RH15 9EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in RH15 9EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	66
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Self-Employed	11
Other	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Education	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill School Close , Queen Elizabeth Avenue RH15 9RJ	3out of 4	201 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
London Meed Community Primary School Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9YQ	2out of 4	754 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Gattons Infant School Royal George Road , RH15 9SL	4out of 4	789 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southway Junior School Southway , RH15 9SU	3out of 4	1,023 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sheddingdean Community Primary School Petworth Drive , RH15 8JT	3out of 4	1,383 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road , RH15 9EA	3out of 4	544 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA	4out of 4	1,859 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downlands Community School Dale Avenue , BN6 8LP	4out of 4	4,027 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands Meed Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9EY	3out of 4	637 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burgess Hill Girls Keymer Road , RH15 0EG	- not rated	1,156 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE	3out of 4	2,137 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hurstpierpoint College College Lane , Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS	- not rated	2,391 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
LVS Hassocks London Road , Sayers Common BN6 9HT	- not rated	4,656 yd	Other independent special 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
Thorne's Brunch Bar	Thornes Brunch Bar, 291 London Road	127 yd
Sodexo At American Express Europe Ltd	American Express Europe Ltd, Sussex House	311 yd
McDonalds	McDonalds Drive Thru And Restaurant, Civic Way	315 yd
India Garden	India Garden, 199 Lower Church Road	383 yd
Taza Indian Cuisine	Taza Indian Restaurant, 187 London Road	414 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Potters Arms	Potters Arms, 129 Station Road	197 yd
Brewers Arms Also Trading As Hydra Eat	Brewers Arms, 251 London Road	235 yd
The Signalbox	The Signalbox, 73 Church Walk	531 yd
Six Gold Martlets	JD Wetherspoon Plc, Six Gold Martlets	554 yd
Block And Gasket	Block And Gasket, 23 Church Road	603 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chi Foo	Chi Foo, 224 London Road	129 yd
Naasta	Naasta, 226 London Road	135 yd
Burgess Hill Charcoal Grill	Burgess Hill Charcoal Grill, 233 London Road	235 yd
New Tim Ley	Tim Ley Takeaway, 189 Lower Church Road	383 yd
Hot And Spicy	Hot And Spicy, 191 Lower Church Road	384 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Food	The Co-operative Food, 200B London Road	288 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Ltd, 1 Market Place	521 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	Iceland, 60 - 64 Church Walk	589 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Jane Murray Way	957 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St. Wilfrids Catholic Primary School SCHOOL CLOSE	grass pitches, swimming pool	170 yd
The Burgess Hill Academy STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	400 yd
Heights Health And Fitness THE MARTLETS	health and fitness suite	449 yd
Heights Health And Fitness Club (Closed) THE MARTLETS	health and fitness suite	449 yd
St Johns Park ST JOHNS PARK ST JOHNS PARK PARK ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	524 yd
London Meed Community Primary School CHANCTONBURY ROAD	grass pitches	626 yd
Marle Place - Burgess Hill ST. PETERS ROAD	grass pitches	840 yd
Fairfield Recreation Ground - Burgess Hill 34A 34A THE GATTONS	grass pitches	996 yd
Burgess Hill School For Girls KEYMER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,009 yd
Sidney West Sports Field LEYLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	1,046 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	22.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	22.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	22.2%

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	55.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.98 Mbit/s

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