Postcode report
Is RH15 0BN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RH15 0BN: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH15 0BN is a postcode in Burgess Hill Franklands, Mid Sussex, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH15 0BN, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH15 0BN are health and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RH15 0BN is based on Mid Sussex 017 Census 2021. It covers 10,037 residents, 834 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near RH15 0BN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH15 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £385k from 146 rolling sales, down 9.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RH15 0BN can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RH15 0BN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RH15 0BN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RH15 0BN
Is RH15 0BN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RH15 0BN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RH15 0BN?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RH15 0BN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for RH15 0BN?
LocaleIQ matched RH15 0BN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH15 0BN?
The latest median sold price is £385k based on 146 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH15 0BN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.