Churchill Living

Hassocks

Retirement living in Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Operated by Churchill Living

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodGreen Surroundings
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  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
AddressBN6 8QP

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About

Hassocks is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living, situated in the village of Hassocks just north of the South Downs, within easy reach of Brighton. The location offers road and rail connections to London and the South Coast, alongside direct access to the South Downs.

The village provides a range of local amenities including shops, cafes, restaurants, a delicatessen, craft shop and supermarket. Properties at Hassocks are available to buy and to rent.

What's nearby

GP surgery1.8 miles
A&E: Princess Royal Hospital5.1 miles
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Gallery

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what West Sussex pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£984
2025£1,033

Local health safety net

Hassocks is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Princess Royal Hospital, 5.1 miles away. The local GP practice is MID SUSSEX HEALTH CARE, 1.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Princess Royal Hospital · 5.1 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
MID SUSSEX HEALTH CARE · 1.8 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent

Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Hassocks.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £8,500/year · £163/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Community & connection in Burgess Hill

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Horsham University of the Third Age

The charity's object is the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive…

0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1054606)
Charity

Age Concern Hassocks & District

Social care for the older people of Hassocks and nearby villages along the South Downs. The day centre provides a freshly cooked three-course meal each weekday and a wide range of entertainment,…

2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1114153)
Charity

Befriended

Befriended provides a range of services aimed at combating loneliness and isolation amongst older people living in Mid Sussex. These include face to face befriending, telephone befriending,…

2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1175623)
Charity

Community Transport Sussex

Community Transport Sussex provides transport services and support to the residents & community groups across West Sussex and it's envirions, with the aim of relieving socail isolation and…

3.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165527)
Charity

Raise Your Voice

Raise Your Voice is a music project for vulnerable people living with dementia and their carers, based in the area around Lewes, East Sussex. Each session is run by two professional musicians,…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1191932)
Charity

East Sussex Brighton & Hove Crossroads - Caring for Carers Limited

The objectives of the Charity are to relieve the stresses experienced by Carers and Beneficiaries ('Carers' means any person or people involved in the provision of care for a person or people who…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1060552)

Part of Churchill Living

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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