No worries. I would choose Hassocks over Burgess Hill if I was to move again, but you get a bit more for your money in Burgess Hill. Also working in Burgess Hill at present which is another bonus financially.
Whilst their are some roads you would not like to live in Burgess Hill, also some in...
Folders Lane (as already mentioned) or just off on Kingsway are pretty good. If you are driving around would also suggest around the Triangle, some good houses there.
My old man did this 30 years ago and decided on Hassocks. This was based on having schools in walking distance and on the...