Orchard Road is in Burgess Hill and in Mid Sussex district. RH15 9PH is located in the Burgess Hill Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Sussex. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH15 9PL, RH15 9PP, RH15 9PJ, RH15 9PN, RH15 9PQ, RH15 9LR, RH15 9LH, RH15 9PF, RH15 9PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH15 9PH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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% | 48.1% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.9% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 9PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 24.6% | 24.2% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 58.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 11% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.8% | 43.7% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 40.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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 | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 15.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 15.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 22.1% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 26.2% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 96.3% | 92% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 92.3% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Road was 20.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Burgess Hill Dunstall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Burgess Hill Dunstall and the 109th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Orchard Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-01-24 | £671,622 |
| 59 Orchard Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £409,000 | 2022-11-11 | £420,143 |
| 93 Orchard Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-09-27 | £419,157 |
| 67 Orchard Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-10-23 | £375,053 |
| 95 Orchard Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-01-10 | £378,595 |
RH15 9PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Junior School Southway , RH15 9SU | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gattons Infant School Royal George Road , RH15 9SL | 4out of 4 | 377 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 | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Meed Community Primary School Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9YQ | 2out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheddingdean Community Primary School Petworth Drive , RH15 8JT | 3out of 4 | 1,595 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 | 1,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downlands Community School Dale Avenue , BN6 8LP | 4out of 4 | 4,289 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 | 1,285 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burgess Hill Girls Keymer Road , RH15 0EG | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurstpierpoint College College Lane , Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LVS Hassocks London Road , Sayers Common BN6 9HT | - not rated | 4,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Bowls Club | Burgess Hill Bowls Club, Pavilion | 119 yd | |
| Home Coffee House | The Kings Church, Unit 2A And 2B | 156 yd | |
| Burgess Hill Youth | Fairfield Community Centre, Western Road | 471 yd | |
| Taza Indian Cuisine | Taza Indian Restaurant, 187 London Road | 561 yd | |
| The Mustard Seed Cafe | Church Of St Edward The Confessor, Royal George Road | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Arms Also Trading As Hydra Eat | Brewers Arms, 251 London Road | 529 yd | |
| Burgess Hill Rugby Club | Burgess Hill Rugby Club, Poveys Close | 589 yd | |
| The Cricketers | The Cricketers Public House, 23 West Street | 741 yd | |
| Potters Arms | Potters Arms, 129 Station Road | 880 yd | |
| The Woolpack | The Woolpack Public House, Howard Avenue | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Charcoal Grill | Burgess Hill Charcoal Grill, 233 London Road | 496 yd | |
| Indian Fusion | Indian Fusion, 159 London Road | 631 yd | |
| Chi Foo | Chi Foo, 224 London Road | 645 yd | |
| Naasta | Naasta, 226 London Road | 648 yd | |
| Hot And Spicy | Hot And Spicy, 191 Lower Church Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 200B London Road | 630 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Jane Murray Way | 644 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Unit 1 | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southway Junior School Southway | grass pitches, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Fairfield Recreation Ground - Burgess Hill 34A 34A THE GATTONS | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Southway Recreation Ground POVEYS CLOSE | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| St Johns Park ST JOHNS PARK ST JOHNS PARK PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 704 yd |
| St. Wilfrids Catholic Primary School SCHOOL CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| Heights Health And Fitness THE MARTLETS | health and fitness suite | 1,075 yd |
| Heights Health And Fitness Club (Closed) THE MARTLETS | health and fitness suite | 1,075 yd |
| The Burgess Hill Academy STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,075 yd |
| West End Meadow CISSBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.