Burgess Hill vs Henfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burgess Hill offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Henfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Henfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burgess Hill
£423,336
Henfield
£625,794
Crime Rate
Burgess Hill
45.8
Henfield
45.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burgess Hill
71.4%
Henfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burgess Hill
419.7
Henfield
271.8
EPC Rating
Burgess Hill
70.6
Henfield
70.4
Median Income
Burgess Hill
£32,006
Henfield
£34,970
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Burgess Hill is £423,336, which is 32% less than Henfield at £625,794. The most affordable entry point in Burgess Hill is a flat at £269,793, while in Henfield it is a flat at £229,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Henfield (£825,776 vs £595,384).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Henfield prices grew faster — 28% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Henfield (45.3 per 1,000) compared to Burgess Hill (45.8 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Burgess Hill is violent-crime, while in Henfield it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastHenfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 71.4% in Burgess Hill. Burgess Hill has 9 schools in total, while Henfield has 1.
Burgess Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Henfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burgess Hill | Henfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burgess Hill offers faster average downloads at 419.7 Mbps, compared to 271.8 Mbps in Henfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Burgess Hill and 90.8% in Henfield. Gigabit availability stands at 81.1% in Burgess Hill and 47% in Henfield.
Burgess Hill is the faster of the two by 54% on average download speed (420 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burgess Hill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Henfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Burgess Hill and £1,268 in Henfield. 62.4% of homes in Burgess Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Henfield.
Henfield has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,969.5 in Henfield and £32,005.5 in Burgess Hill. The median age is 47 in Burgess Hill and 45.8 in Henfield. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Burgess Hill and 61% in Henfield. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Burgess Hill versus 72.4% in Henfield.
| Indicator | Burgess Hill | Henfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,352 | 5,630 |
| Median Age | 47 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,005.5 | £34,969.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.8% | 37.9% |
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