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RH15

BURGESS HILL

Surrey, South East, England

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RH15 is the postcode district for BURGESS HILL, located in Surrey, South East.

Avg price £434,397
1yr change ▼ 2.6%
Crime 34% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£434,397

▼ 2.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

51% above national avg

Crime Rate

53.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

34% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

334 Mbps

Property Prices in RH15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RH15 is £434,397, which is 29% below the Surrey average of £612,978.

Properties in RH15 cost 51.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RH15 have fallen 2.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £599,706 435
Semi-detached £431,606 527
Terraced £339,543 457
Flat £287,553 317
All types £434,397 1786

5-Year Price History

£428K £431K £434K £437K £439K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RH15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 53.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RH15 has a crime rate well 34% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
16.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
11.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RH15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RH15 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
London Meed Community Primary School Primary Good mi
The Gattons Infant School Primary Good mi
Southway Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Primary Good mi
Sheddingdean Community Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

102,363

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RH15 are 334.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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334.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RH15 is collected by Lewes. The Band D rate is £2,388/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RH15 — BURGESS HILL

Area Summary

RH15 (BURGESS HILL) offers above-average property prices (£434,397, 51% above national average), low crime (34% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (334 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RH15 BURGESS HILL

What is the average house price in RH15 BURGESS HILL?
The average house price in RH15 (BURGESS HILL) is £434,397, based on 1786 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 51% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.6% over the past year.
Is RH15 BURGESS HILL a safe area to live?
Crime in RH15 is significantly below the national average (53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RH15 BURGESS HILL?
The population of RH15 (BURGESS HILL) is approximately 102,363 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RH15?
The average broadband download speed in RH15 is 334 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RH15 BURGESS HILL?
There are 13 schools in or near RH15. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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