Forge Lane is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 1QS 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 Forge Lane, Crawley, RH10 1QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 1NL, RH10 1SB, RH10 1QR, RH10 1SE, RH10 1SF, RH10 1QU, RH10 1SD, RH10 1RH, RH10 1RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH10 1QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 52.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46% | 47.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 26.7% | 40.4% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 33.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 7.4% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 38.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.3% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 14.5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.4% | 19.6% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 30.6% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.7% | 77% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 87.9% | 77% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 77.3% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.1% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.6% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forge Lane was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% lower than the Pound Hill North & Forge Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forge Lane has the 21st highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood and the 156th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Forge Lane, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-03-30 | £425,703 |
| 27 Forge Lane, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-09-08 | £453,082 |
| 25 Forge Lane, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £434,000 | 2022-08-30 | £472,320 |
| 15 Forge Lane, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-04-30 | £467,828 |
| 27 Forge Lane, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-03-24 | £468,221 |
RH10 1QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Bridges Primary School Gales Place , Three Bridges RH10 1QG | 2out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Bridges Junior School Gales Drive , Three Bridges RH10 1PD | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate First School Green Lane , Northgate RH10 8DX | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Green Lane , Northgate RH10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Mount Primary School Grattons Drive , Pound Hill RH10 3AG | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Primary Barnfield Road , Northgate RH10 8DP | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bell Middle School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Green Middle School Langley Drive , Langley Green RH11 7PF | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick Mill Lane , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | - not rated | 573 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame RC School Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC School Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED | - not rated | 3,294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,173 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity School Crawley Atlantic House , Hazelwick Avenue RH10 1QQ | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Links College North Worth Annex , Turners Hill Road RH10 7RW | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 470 yd | |
| Costa | Coffee Shop, Tesco Superstore | 592 yd | |
| CJ's | CJs Cafe, 1 - 3 Kingsland Court | 618 yd | |
| Dnata Catering UK LTD | Lsg Sky Chefs, Faraday Road | 618 yd | |
| Coffee Zone And Kiosk | Unit 3, Three Bridges Station | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn | 181 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 578 yd | |
| The Moonraker | 199 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 578 yd | |
| Crawley Lawn Tennis Club | Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges | 622 yd | |
| Crawley Jubilee Club | Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges | 669 yd | |
| Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, Haslett Avenue East | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lotus House | 85 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 470 yd | |
| Deenos Pizza And Grill | 67 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 479 yd | |
| Wonderful | 213 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 584 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Superstore, Bycroft Way | 592 yd | |
| Pizza Time Crawley | Pizza Time, 239 Three Bridges Road | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Petrol Station, Tesco Superstore | 592 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Bycroft Way | 592 yd | |
| Iceland | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 622 yd | |
| Lidl | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 622 yd | |
| Tanya Cash And Carry | 192 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwick School HAZELWICK SCHOOL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Northgate Playing Fields Woodfield Road | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Crawley Lawn Tennis Club HAZELWICK AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Three Bridges Primary School GALES DRIVE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Three Bridges Playing Field haslett avenue | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Gatwick) (Closed) Tinsley Lane South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Jubilee Field JUBILEE WALK | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Crawley Leisure Centre (Closed) Haslett Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 264.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.