Nightingale Lane is in Burgess Hill and in Mid Sussex district. RH15 9JH is located in the Burgess Hill Meeds & Hammonds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nightingale Lane, Burgess Hill, RH15 9JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH15 9JJ, RH15 9HG, RH15 9HL, RH15 9HF, RH15 9HN, RH15 9HP, RH15 9HD, RH15 9HB, RH15 9JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH15 9JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 50.6% | 54.4% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 45.6% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 9JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 21.7% | 26.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 52.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 38.7% | 48.7% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 35.4% | -8.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 21.2% | 16.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 15.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 24.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 96.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.7% | 94.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Lane was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.7% lower than the Burgess Hill Franklands average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nightingale Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Burgess Hill Franklands and the 27th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Nightingale Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-03-24 | £395,778 |
| 45 Nightingale Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2024-02-29 | £409,631 |
| 27 Nightingale Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-11-17 | £494,277 |
| 21 Nightingale Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-11-16 | £459,164 |
| 61 Nightingale Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-09-04 | £374,177 |
The percentage of retired residents living in RH15 9JH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Meed Community Primary School Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9YQ | 2out of 4 | 504 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 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Birchwood Grove Road , RH15 0DP | 2out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gattons Infant School Royal George Road , RH15 9SL | 4out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Junior School Southway , RH15 9SU | 3out of 4 | 1,738 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 | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downlands Community School Dale Avenue , BN6 8LP | 4out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Meed Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9EY | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burgess Hill Girls Keymer Road , RH15 0EG | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hurstpierpoint College College Lane , Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LVS Hassocks London Road , Sayers Common BN6 9HT | - not rated | 4,854 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne's Brunch Bar | Thornes Brunch Bar, 291 London Road | 950 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonalds Drive Thru And Restaurant, Civic Way | 970 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | Coffee Zone, Burgess Hill Railway Station | 1,068 yd | |
| Sodexo At American Express Europe Ltd | American Express Europe Ltd, Sussex House | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Arms | Potters Arms, 129 Station Road | 856 yd | |
| St James's Montefiore Cricket Club | St James Cricket Club, Keymer Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naasta | Naasta, 226 London Road | 858 yd | |
| Chi Foo | Chi Foo, 224 London Road | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Meed Community Primary School CHANCTONBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| The Burgess Hill Academy STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Burgess Hill School For Girls KEYMER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.