Gales Drive is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 1QD is located in the Three Bridges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gales Drive, Crawley, RH10 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 1QE, RH10 1QG, RH10 1JT, RH10 1LA, RH10 1JX, RH10 1JY, RH10 1QA, RH10 1QB, RH10 1LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH10 1QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 50.4% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49.6% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.6% | 30.1% | -12.5% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 47.8% | 9.1% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 44.5% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 37.4% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 20.1% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 17.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 34.9% | 1.8% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85.9% | 74.8% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 78.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 78.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 77.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 12.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gales Drive was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.4% lower than the Langley Green & Tushmore average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Gales Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Langley Green & Tushmore and the 9th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Gales Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2021-12-16 | £793,188 |
| Flat 5 The Copse Gales Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2020-05-29 | £223,024 |
| Barnend Gales Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2018-05-10 | £791,990 |
| 107 Gales Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2015-09-23 | £640,774 |
| 103 Gales Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £506,500 | 2013-10-11 | £860,047 |
RH10 1QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in RH10 1QD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Bridges Primary School Gales Place , Three Bridges RH10 1QG | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Green Lane , Northgate RH10 8DX | 2out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Weald Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Infant Academy Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gatwick School 23 Gatwick Road , RH10 9TP | 3out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF | - not rated | 4,845 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 4,998 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Spices | 71 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 192 yd | |
| CJ's | CJs Cafe, 1 - 3 Kingsland Court | 289 yd | |
| Dnata Catering UK LTD | Lsg Sky Chefs, Faraday Road | 289 yd | |
| Sutherland House Canteen | Sutherland House, Russell Way | 411 yd | |
| Coffee Zone And Kiosk | Unit 3, Three Bridges Station | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley Jubilee Club | Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges | 315 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 181 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 344 yd | |
| The Moonraker | 199 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 344 yd | |
| Three Bridges Cricket Club | Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 440 yd | |
| Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, Haslett Avenue East | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lotus House | 85 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 192 yd | |
| Deenos Pizza And Grill | 67 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 206 yd | |
| Wonderful | 213 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 386 yd | |
| Pizza Time Crawley | Pizza Time, 239 Three Bridges Road | 499 yd | |
| Roosters Zone | 245 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Cash And Carry | 192 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 455 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 81 Tomlin Court, Commonwealth Drive | 583 yd | |
| Iceland | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 714 yd | |
| Lidl | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 714 yd | |
| Tesco | Petrol Station, Tesco Superstore | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Bridges Playing Field haslett avenue | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Three Bridges Primary School GALES DRIVE | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Jubilee Field JUBILEE WALK | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Crawley Leisure Centre (Closed) Haslett Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| Crawley Lawn Tennis Club HAZELWICK AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 848 yd |
| Northgate Playing Fields Woodfield Road | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Fit4Less (Crawley) DENVALE TRADE PARK DENVALE TRADE PARK HASLETT AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Hazelwick School HAZELWICK SCHOOL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Pound Hill Playing Fields Knepp Close | grass pitches | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.