Is Burgess Hill a good place to live?
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In Burgess Hill (RH15 5), recorded crime is 816% above the national average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 816% above average
- A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Population
1,938
Recorded crime
2450.0
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Burgess Hill RH15 5
Burgess Hill RH15 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in RH15 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 35/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 36%
- Households
- 727
Owned 72% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 11%
Census 2021 (ONS), for RH15 5.
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Burgess Hill RH15 5: frequently asked questions
Is Burgess Hill RH15 5 a good place to live?
In Burgess Hill (RH15 5), recorded crime is 816% above the national average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Burgess Hill RH15 5?
Recorded crime in Burgess Hill RH15 5 runs at 2450.0 per 1,000 properties, 816% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Burgess Hill RH15 5 safe?
Crime in Burgess Hill RH15 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Burgess Hill RH15 5 runs at 2450.0 per 1,000 properties, 816% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Burgess Hill RH15 5 at risk of flooding?
Burgess Hill RH15 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is Burgess Hill RH15 5 a deprived area?
Burgess Hill RH15 5 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).