Affluence in RH15 9EL
How RH15 9EL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Burgess Hill West
- Council
- Mid Sussex
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,057 (2024)
RH15 9ELBurgess Hill
How well off RH15 9EL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the RH15 9EL area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Older people in low-income households6.0
- Income7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Employment9.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Crime10.0
- Living environment10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the RH15 9EL area is above that, at 63.4%. 21% are retired and 6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the RH15 9EL area is above that, at 38.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the RH15 9EL area is broadly in line with that, at 31.2%. 12.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood RH15 9EL sits in (Burgess Hill West): about 2,057 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.