Northern Arc
Developer: Homes England / Various
A 3,500-home strategic site delivering new schools, a village centre, sports facilities and a green corridor. Homes England has invested a further £63m to accelerate infrastructure delivery.
New Homes in Burgess Hill
Northern Arc — 3,500 new homes, 10 minutes to Brighton
Burgess Hill is the major growth town between Brighton and Crawley, with the Northern Arc strategic site (3,500 homes, backed by Homes England) anchoring the local pipeline. The town sits on the Brighton main line with 10-minute trains to the coast and 50-minute trains to London Bridge or Victoria.
4 active developments From £320k West Sussex
Featured developments in Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill property market in 2026
Burgess Hill benefits from a uniquely strong location between Brighton and the South Downs National Park. Homes England's £63m further investment in the 3,500-home Northern Arc has accelerated infrastructure delivery, including a new village centre, schools and a green corridor.
Why buy a new home in Burgess Hill?
- ✓ Brighton in 10 minutes by direct train
- ✓ London Victoria / Bridge in ~50 minutes
- ✓ Gatwick Airport 15 minutes by train
- ✓ On the edge of the South Downs National Park
- ✓ Northern Arc — 3,500-home master plan with new schools, parks, village centre
Transport & commuting
Burgess Hill is on the Brighton main line with Southern and Thameslink services to London Victoria, London Bridge, Gatwick, Brighton and the South Coast.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | ~10m | Southern / Thameslink |
| London Bridge | ~50m | Thameslink |
| London Victoria | ~55m | Southern |
| Gatwick Airport | ~15m | Southern |
Schools in Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill has a strong network of state primaries plus Burgess Hill Girls (independent, ages 4–18) and Hurstpierpoint College (independent, co-ed) nearby.
- Burgess Hill Girls (independent, ages 4–18)
- Hurstpierpoint College (independent, 5 mins)
- Oakmeeds Community College
- St Paul's Catholic College
- Central Sussex College
Major new-build schemes in Burgess Hill
Abbotsford Place
Developer: Various
An exclusive development within the Northern Arc.
Fairways
Developer: Brookworth Homes
Cleverly designed three-storey homes with excellent A23, M25 and Gatwick Airport access.
Things to do in Burgess Hill
- • South Downs National Park (5 mins)
- • Bedelands Nature Reserve
- • St John's Park
- • Sheffield Park (National Trust, 15 mins)
- • Brighton seafront (10 min train)
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Burgess Hill
What is the Northern Arc?
The Northern Arc is Burgess Hill's largest strategic housing site — 3,500 homes backed by Homes England with new schools, a village centre, sports facilities and a green corridor. Homes England has invested a further £63m to accelerate infrastructure delivery.
How long is the train from Burgess Hill to London?
Thameslink runs direct trains from Burgess Hill to London Bridge in around 50 minutes, with Southern services to London Victoria in 55 minutes. Brighton is 10 minutes south and Gatwick Airport 15 minutes north.
How much do new homes in Burgess Hill cost?
2-bedroom homes typically start from £320,000, with 4-bedroom detached homes from £550,000+. Fairways and Northern Arc phases price family homes between £395,000 (3-bed semi) and £650,000+ (4 and 5-bed detached).