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Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

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

Coordinates:50.933, -0.159
OS grid ref:TQ 29 16
Population:6,821
Dialling code: 01444 (Haywards Heath)
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Hassocks is a compact commuter village at the foot of the South Downs, sitting on the Brighton–London corridor between Brighton and Haywards Heath. It grew up in the 19th century with the coming of the railway and still centres on its station and a parade of shops, while offering easy access to chalk downland walks, local cycle routes and a mix of independent cafés, pubs and community groups.

Hurstpierpoint, a short drive or walk north-west of Hassocks, feels more traditionally historic, with a picturesque high street, a medieval parish church and several large houses such as Danny House, alongside the well-known independent Hurstpierpoint College. Like its neighbour, the village combines a strong local identity and social life with ready commuting links to Gatwick and London, and offers easy access to the surrounding Sussex countryside.

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Transport links

  • London Gatwick Airport 15.4 miles24.8 km
  • London Heathrow Airport 39.3 miles63.3 km
  • Hassocks Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
  • Burgess Hill Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km

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Schools in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

  • Downlands Community School Secondary
  • Hassocks Infant School Primary
  • Hurstpierpoint College Independent - all ages
  • St Lawrence C of E Primary School Primary
  • The Windmills Junior School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Kingley Vale Forest 4 miles6.5 km
  • Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 4.3 miles6.9 km
  • Woolton Farm Estate Estate 5.4 miles8.6 km
  • Withdean Stadium Stadium 5.6 miles9 km
  • American Express Community Stadium Stadium 5.9 miles9.6 km
  • Brighton Racecourse Recreation 7.4 miles11.8 km
  • Churchill Square Shopping centre 7.6 miles12.3 km
  • Shoreham Harbour Harbour 8 miles12.9 km
  • Anne of Cleeves House Historic site 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • Shoreham Library Library 8.5 miles13.7 km
  • Sussex Yacht Club Marina 8.5 miles13.7 km
  • The Marlipins Museum Museum 8.6 miles13.9 km