Crossways is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 1QU 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 Crossways, Crawley, RH10 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 1SJ, RH10 1SF, RH10 1QX, RH10 1SL, RH10 1QY, RH10 1QS, RH10 1SN, RH10 1SE, RH10 1SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH10 1QU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RH10 1QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 31.1% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 52% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 42.3% | 44.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 38% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 14.2% | 12.5% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 13.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 32.2% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.7% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 75.7% | 69.5% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 74.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 74.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 73.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 16.3% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 0.6% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossways was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% lower than the Langley Green & Tushmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crossways has the 11th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Langley Green & Tushmore and the 78th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Crossways, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-07-31 | £457,465 |
| 85 Crossways, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2006-05-05 | £492,038 |
| 91 Crossways, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2005-01-25 | £447,589 |
| 87 Crossways, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2002-08-02 | £413,595 |
| 93 Crossways, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2000-11-02 | £621,504 |
RH10 1QU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Green Lane , Northgate RH10 8DX | 2out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Mount Primary School Grattons Drive , Pound Hill RH10 3AG | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Infant Academy Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | 4out of 4 | 1,476 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 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,051 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 | 1,385 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 3,683 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF | - not rated | 4,507 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 5,408 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 | 564 yd | |
| Costa | Coffee Shop, Tesco Superstore | 613 yd | |
| Loaves And Fishes | The Servery, St Pauls Methodist Church | 725 yd | |
| CJ's | CJs Cafe, 1 - 3 Kingsland Court | 760 yd | |
| Dnata Catering UK LTD | Lsg Sky Chefs, Faraday Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn | 181 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 720 yd | |
| The Moonraker | 199 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 720 yd | |
| Crawley Lawn Tennis Club | Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges | 725 yd | |
| Crawley Jubilee Club | Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges | 811 yd | |
| Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, Haslett Avenue East | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lotus House | 85 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 564 yd | |
| Deenos Pizza And Grill | 67 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 571 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Superstore, Bycroft Way | 613 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Take Away, 1 Hazelwick Avenue | 725 yd | |
| Wonderful | 213 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Petrol Station, Tesco Superstore | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Bycroft Way | 613 yd | |
| Iceland | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 725 yd | |
| Lidl | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 725 yd | |
| Tanya Cash And Carry | 192 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate Playing Fields Woodfield Road | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Hazelwick School HAZELWICK SCHOOL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Gatwick) (Closed) Tinsley Lane South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Crawley Lawn Tennis Club HAZELWICK AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 653 yd |
| Three Bridges Primary School GALES DRIVE | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Three Bridges Playing Field haslett avenue | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Jubilee Field JUBILEE WALK | grass pitches | 930 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 | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.