Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Burgess Hill is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 32,491. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 32,491 |
| Population Density | 8,877 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9584°, -0.1329° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.5 inches (1,030 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.3 inches (11 cm) |
About Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 32,491. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 760 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9584°N, 0.1329°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | - | 122 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | - | 97 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Burgess Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.7").
Schools in Burgess Hill
12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Girls | - | - | - | - |
| The Burgess Hill Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Paul's Catholic College | - | - | - | - |
| The Gattons Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Southway Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College | - | - | - | - |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Oak Tree Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sheddingdean Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Birchwood Grove CP School | - | - | - | - |
| London Meed Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodlands Meed | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Burgess Hill
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk Radio (UK) | curent affairs, politics | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 80s | 80s, greatest hits | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Soul Rhythms Radio UK | dancehall, house | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio 60s | greatest hits | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| More Radio Eastbourne | hits, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 1BTN | electronic, funk | MP3 | |
| RadioJackie | pop, soft rock | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Lifestyle Radio UK | country, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Crackers Radio | disco & jazz, funk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Brooklands Radio | community radio, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bloop London Radio | electronic, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| West Kent Radio | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Hailsham FM | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bhcr Brighton Hove Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XenFM | dnb, drum & bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TTNS | eclectic, f | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Power Ace Radio | afrobeats, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill - 100.4FM | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Redhill | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| University Radio Falmer | music, talk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Woking | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Conquest Hospital Radio | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Wey | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gaydio Brighton | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RunnRadio | 80s, house | MP3 | |
| Radio Frimley Park | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 4TunesFM | jazz, reggae | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Reverb | brighton, not-for-profit | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Burgess Hill
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne of Cleves' House | ||||
| Barbican House Museum | ||||
| Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum | ||||
| Bluebell Railway Museum | ||||
| Booth Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Booth Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Brighton Fishing Museum | ||||
| Brighton Fishing Museum | ||||
| Brighton Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Brighton Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| Brighton Toy and Model Museum | ||||
| Brighton Toy and Model Museum | ||||
| British Engineerium | ||||
| British Engineerium | ||||
| Charleston House | ||||
| Crawley Museum | ||||
| Cuckfield Museum | ||||
| Doll's House Museum | ||||
| East Grinstead Museum | ||||
| Eden Valley Museum | ||||
| Foredown Tower | ||||
| Foredown Tower | ||||
| Gatwick Aviation Museum | ||||
| Haxted Watermill | ||||
| Henfield Museum | ||||
| Horsham Museum | ||||
| Hove Museum | ||||
| Hove Museum | ||||
| Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum Kent and Sharpshooters Yeomanry Museum | ||||
| Marlipins Museum | ||||
| Marlipins Museum | ||||
| Newhaven Fort | ||||
| Newhaven Local & Maritime Museum | ||||
| Old Police Cells Museum | ||||
| Old Police Cells Museum | ||||
| Preston Manor | ||||
| Preston Manor | ||||
| Priest House | ||||
| Rottingdean Museum | ||||
| Rottingdean Museum | ||||
| Seaford Museum (Martello Tower 74) | ||||
| Standen | ||||
| Stanmer Craft Museum | ||||
| Stanmer Craft Museum | ||||
| SteamWorks! | ||||
| Steyning Museum | ||||
| The Pooh’seum | ||||
| The Tom Paine Printing Press & Press Gallery | ||||
| West Blatchington Windmill | ||||
| West Blatchington Windmill | ||||
| Wings Museum | ||||
| Worthing Museum and Art Gallery |
Libraries in Burgess Hill
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broadwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burgess Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coldean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coldean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Crawley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Grinstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falmer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hangleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hangleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hassocks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haywards Heath Library, Information Centre & Registration Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Henfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollingbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hollingbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horsham Library & Information Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Hove Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurstpierpoint Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jubilee Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancing Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lewes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lingfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moulsecoomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newhaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Patcham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Patcham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portslade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portslade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringmer Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rottingdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rottingdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saltdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shoreham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Steyning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cowley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Cowley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Eden Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| The Keep | 0.0 | |||||
| Uckfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitehawk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodingdean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Worthing Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Burgess Hill
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Flea Market | |||||
| Department Flea Market | |||||
| Faygate Car Boot | |||||
| Florence Road Market | |||||
| Florence Road Market | |||||
| Hollingdean Wholefoods | |||||
| Hollingdean Wholefoods | |||||
| Snoopers Paradise | |||||
| Snoopers Paradise | |||||
| The Bazaar | |||||
| The Open Market | |||||
| Upper Gardner Street Saturday Market |
Hotels in Burgess Hill
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Burgess Hill
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Burgess Hill
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Burgess Hill
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Burgess Hill
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Burgess Hill
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Burgess Hill
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Burgess Hill
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Burgess Hill
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Burgess Hill
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Burgess Hill
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Burgess Hill
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Burgess Hill
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Burgess Hill
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Burgess Hill
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Burgess Hill
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360° Brewing Company | ||||
| Beak Brewery | ||||
| BN6 | ||||
| Burning Sky Brewery | ||||
| Dark Star Brewery | ||||
| Dorking Brewery | ||||
| Hairy Dog Brewery | ||||
| Harvey's Brewery | ||||
| Harvey's Brewery | ||||
| Kissingate Brewery | ||||
| Lost Pier Brewing | ||||
| Lost Pier Brewing | ||||
| Loud Shirt Brewing Co | ||||
| Loud Shirt Brewing Co | ||||
| Manor Brewing Company | ||||
| Manor Brewing Company | ||||
| Missing Link Brewery | ||||
| Old Tree Brewery | ||||
| UnBarred Brewery & Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Burgess Hill
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| American Express Stadium | ||
| Brighton Racecourse | ||
| Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium | ||
| The Enclosed Ground |
Ski Resorts Near Burgess Hill
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Burgess Hill
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | Large Airport |
| Blackbushe Airport | BBS | Medium Airport |
| Brighton City Airport | ESH | Medium Airport |
| Farnborough Airport | FAB | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| RAF Northolt | NHT | Medium Airport |
| Barcombe-North Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Baynard's Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bognor Regis Lec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bowford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bradleys Lawn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Chelworth House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chilsfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Churchlands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Danehill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deanland Lewes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Denham Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsfold Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elstree Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fairoaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Folly Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fowler's Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frieslands Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gerpins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goldstone Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Goodwood Aerodrome | QUG | Small Airport |
| Greenlease Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hadfold Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hertfordshire Microlight Club London Colney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hickstead Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hill Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homefield Farm / Edenbridge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Homestead Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jackrells Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jenkins Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenley Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kittyhawk Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Laddingford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Burgess Hill
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Post Office | |
| London Road Post Office | |
| Worlds End Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Burgess Hill
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Laser Clinic | ||
| Brighton Station Health Centre | ||
| Equilibrium Therapy Clinic | ||
| Kerwin Court | ||
| Recovery Drive | ||
| Sk:n | ||
| Stanford Medical Centre | ||
| Urgent Care Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Burgess Hill
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints' United Reformed Church | |
| Centre Church | |
| Gateway Baptist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses | |
| Methodist Church | |
| Muslim Community Mosque | |
| Oakmeeds Gospel Hall | |
| Salvation Army | |
| St Andrew's Church | |
| St Edward the Confessor | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St Wilfrid's | |
| The King's Church Mid-Sussex | |
| The Point Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Burgess Hill
5 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Burgess Hill.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess hill (uk/england) | 2012 | I and my wife and child..age 14 witnessed two arrow shaped objects within a 2 minns apart of each other traveling at great speed across |
| Burgess hill (uk/england) | 2007 | Object sighted in sky to the east, near approach to airport, seemed triangular or circular shape when enlarged. |
| Burgess hill (uk/england) | 2000 | Semi-circle light formation |
| Burgess hill (uk/england) | 1996 | My husband was in the garden when he came rushing inside and said he had to use the phone to report something he had seen. he has an in |
| Burgess hill (uk/england) | 1995 | Five circles of light undulating in the sky like a sidewinder snake |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Burgess Hill?
Burgess Hill has a population of 32,491 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 8,877 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Burgess Hill?
Burgess Hill has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.5 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.
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