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Burgess Hill

Built-up area in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England

Coordinates:50.956, -0.134
OS grid ref:TQ 31 19
Population:30,635
Dialling code: 01444 (Haywards Heath)

Burgess Hill is a town in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England, lying close to the northern edge of the South Downs and within easy rail reach of Brighton to the south and London to the north. Its location on key transport routes has made it a modern commuter town with a mix of residential suburbs, light industry and business parks.

Originally a small agricultural settlement, Burgess Hill expanded notably with the arrival of the railway in the 19th century; today that history sits alongside recent town‑centre regeneration, active community groups, local events and plenty of green space, which together help explain its appeal to families and people working across the region.

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Transport links

  • Airport London Gatwick Airport 13.9 miles22.4 km
  • Airport London Heathrow Airport 38.2 miles61.5 km
  • Railway station Burgess Hill Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
  • Railway station Wivelsfield Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km

Schools in Burgess Hill

  • St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Primary
  • The Burgess Hill Academy Secondary
  • Woodlands Meed Special
  • London Meed Community Primary School Primary
  • Sheddingdean Community Primary School Primary
  • Burgess Hill Girls Independent - all ages
  • The Gattons Infant School Primary
  • Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Primary
  • Southway Junior School Primary
  • St Paul's Catholic College Secondary

Local points of interest

  • Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 3.8 miles6.1 km
  • Kingley Vale Forest 4.5 miles7.2 km
  • Woolton Farm Estate Estate 4.9 miles7.9 km
  • American Express Community Stadium Stadium 6.9 miles11.1 km
  • Withdean Stadium Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
  • Wakehurst Place Estate 7.8 miles12.6 km
  • Wakehurst Place Garden Gardens 7.9 miles12.7 km
  • Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
  • Brighton Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles14 km
  • Saint Leonards Forest Forest 9.1 miles14.7 km
  • Churchill Square Shopping centre 9.3 miles14.9 km
  • Shoreham Harbour Harbour 10 miles16.1 km