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Moving to Burgess Hill

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Is Burgess Hill a nice place to live?

Burgess Hill is a fast-growing town, ideal for commuters, families and older residents. Located at the edge of the South Downs National Park, it’s the perfect place for anyone who wants to combine the convenience of town living with outdoor pursuits, such as cycling, horse riding, and dog walking around the fabulous countryside.

Two mainline stations – Burgess Hill and Wivelsfield – offer frequent and fast services to London, the stunning south coast, and the bohemian market town of Lewes. Burgess Hill is great for commuters as the majority of the town is within walking distance of a station. The rest of the world is also within reach, thanks to Burgess Hill’s proximity to Gatwick Airport via the A23, just a few minutes’ drive away.

There are some good schools here, both state and private. There are a fantastic range of properties to choose from too, from well-appointed modern homes to unique older properties with generous gardens and parking. The town has recently seen huge investment for housing and facilities, with a number of new developments on the horizon or currently underway.

St Johns Park, Burgess Hill Golf Centre and Plumpton Race Course are all within easy reach, while families will love Bedelands Nature Reserve and the Triangle Leisure Centre with indoor/outdoor rapids and soft play areas.

Where to move to in Burgess Hill

The main postal districts we cover in Burgess Hill mainly include RH15 and BN7 but also parts of BN6 and RH17. If you’re moving to Burgess Hill or the surrounding villages and need some inspiration for the best areas, below are some of our favourites.

Mill Road Area

The Mill Road area is in the centre of Burgess Hill, right in between the two train stations. It’s the perfect location if you want to be within easy reach of everything that happens in the town and also need good commuter transport links. There’s an abundance of terraced and semi-detached family homes in the area and there are a few parks and play areas for children.

Folders Grove

Folders Grove is a new build development on the south east corner of the town. There are a variety of family homes available on the leafy estate, including detached, semi-detached and terraced properties. It’s a quiet and tranquil location, within easy reach of the Wintons Fishery fishing club and the Ridgeview Wine Estate.

Goddards Green

Goddards Green is a quiet hamlet to the north west side of Burgess Hill. It offers picturesque cottages and spacious family homes in stunning Sussex countryside, and also boasts a cosy pub. The area is popular with people looking for a rural way of life, with a number of ancient woods in the area, including a bluebell wood.

Ditchling

Ditchling is a peaceful village nestled in the South Downs, south of Burgess Hill. It has an artisan community of winemakers, craftspeople and artists, with a community spirit and warm, welcoming feel. There is an abundance of listed buildings in Ditchling and also more modern homes. 

Moving to Burgess Hill? Contact our Burgess Hill branch to see how we can help you buy or sell property in the area.

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Trains in Burgess Hill

Destination How long How often Changes
London Victoria about an hour approx. every 15 mins Direct or 1 change at East Croydon
East Croydon 35-38 mins approx. every 15 mins Direct
Gatwick Airport 19-23 mins approx. very 15 mins direct
London Bridge 1 to 1h30 approx. every 15 mins or less direct or 1 change
at East Croydon
Brighton 10-15 mins approx. every 30 mins direct

This information is a guide only, and not intended to be a timetable! Times shown are at peak times. Please check for exact times. Source: www.thetrainline.com

Schools in Burgess Hill

Schools rated as 'good' or 'outstanding', within 3 miles of the centre of Burgess Hill include:

Primary School teacher and children

Primary Schools

  • Manor Field Primary School
  • St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill
  • Woodlands Mead (Special Educational Needs)
  • Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
  • The Gattons Infant School
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Secondary teacher teaching students

Independent Schools

  • Woodlands Meed (Special Educational Needs)
  • Burgess Hill Girls (Private)
  • St Paul's Catholic College
  • Downlands Community School
  • Burgess Hill Academy
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College students

16 - 18

  • Woodlands Mead (Special Educational Needs)
  • St Paul's Catholic College
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This schools information is intended as a guide only and is subject to change.
Please check www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk or http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/ for more detailed assessments.

Clubs and societies in Burgess Hill

We have some great clubs and societies here in Burgess Hill.
Here is a selection. If we have missed yours please email us


  • Burgess Hill Library Book Group
  • The Railway Book Group
  • The Inkpots Writing Workshops Book Club
  • The Sussex Book Club
  • Bonfire Procession
  • Burgess Hill Bonfire Society
  • Burgess Hill Action Group
  • Sheds - Burgess Hill
  • Sheddingdean Community Gospel Choir
  • RecycleGifting Mid Sussex (Freegle)
  • Rotary Club of Billingshurst
  • Cross Stitch Nutters
  • Burgess Hill Horticultural Society
  • Interact Theatre Arts
  • Age UK Line Dancing
  • Hassocks & District Angling Society (incorporating Burgess Hill)
  • Burgess Hill Martlets Women's Institute
  • Burgess Hill Rugby Football Club
  • Burgess Hill Target Shooting Club
  • Taoist Tai Chi
  • Burgess Hill Symphony Orchestra
  • JK Theatre Arts

Major employers in Burgess Hill


  • American Express
  • Brighton University
  • Sussex University
  • Brighton College
  • Roedean School
  • City College of Brighton & Hove
  • Brighton & Hove City Council
  • Riot Games
  • Kineo
  • Palmer and Harvey
  • EDF Energy
  • Kimberley-Clark
  • BUPA International
  • iCrossing
  • Ricardo
  • Legal & General

Useful links for Burgess Hill