The Birches, Crawley, RH10 1RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH10 1RU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	49.2%	49%	-0.2%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	50.8%	51%	0.2%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around RH10 1RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	37.1%	43%	5.9%	37.9%	5.1%
Married: Opposite sex	46.9%	42.6%	-4.3%	44.2%	-1.6%
Separated	2.9%	1.2%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	7.3%	9.8%	2.5%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	5.7%	3.3%	-2.4%	6.1%	-2.8%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.3%	48.1%	0.8%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	36.8%	37.7%	0.9%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	11.7%	11%	-0.7%	12.7%	-1.7%
Bad health	3.5%	2.6%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.5%	21.3%	-3.2%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	16%	0.5%	9.6%	6.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	11.1%	-6.5%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	7.8%	4.1%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	13.5%	3.7%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	18%	27.5%	9.5%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	11%	2.9%	-8.1%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	5.7%	7.9%	2.2%	3.1%	4.8%
Pakistani	2.2%	1%	-1.2%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	2.5%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	0.8%	1.8%
White	79.7%	80.3%	0.6%	81.4%	-1.1%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0.6%	2%	1.4%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.9% 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	77.5%	73.9%	-3.6%	83.2%	-9.3%
European Union	8.9%	12.6%	3.7%	6.1%	6.5%
Rest of Europe	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.5%	6.1%	3.6%	2.7%	3.4%
Middle East and Asia	7%	4.8%	-2.2%	5.6%	-0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	1.3%	1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	76.2%	74.4%	-1.8%	83.2%	-8.8%
10+ Years	1.6%	17.5%	15.9%	9.8%	7.7%
5-10 Years	7.6%	3.9%	-3.7%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	5.4%	2.6%	-2.8%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	9.2%	1.6%	-7.6%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.8%	76.7%	-4.9%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Portugal	2.9%	0.5%	2.4%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	6.1%	1.3%	4.8%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
Central and South America	1.9%	0.2%	1.7%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.9%	37.2%	5.7%
Christian	38%	46.2%	-8.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	3.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	7.5%	6.5%	1.0%
Sikh	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is The Birches Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Birches was 319.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 273.7% higher than the Pound Hill North & Forge Wood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

The Birches has the 3rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood and the 24th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 285.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£61,200

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RH10 1RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Birches are based on 155 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Crawley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Birches, Crawley, RH10 1RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH10 1RU

Average Price
£351,505

Semi-Detached
£346,660

Terraced
£357,317

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Birches

Average Price
£365,545

Semi-Detached
£389,738

Terraced
£365,714

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£247,399

Other
£261,339

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The BirchesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
79 The Birches, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£304,000	2024-08-16	£326,449
75 The Birches, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£325,100	2024-06-06	£353,825
107 The Birches, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2022-07-29	£455,161
99 The Birches, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2022-06-22	£370,115
81 The Birches, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£342,000	2021-05-25	£414,918

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH10 1RU

Employment

RH10 1RU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	119
Retired	30
Part-Time Employee	28
Other	17
Looking after home or family	15
Self-Employed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Transport and storage	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Accommodation and food service activities	19
Construction	14
Manufacturing	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Human health and social work activities	6
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	639 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Milton Mount Primary School Grattons Drive , Pound Hill RH10 3AG	- not rated	799 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB	3out of 4	1,019 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pound Hill Infant Academy Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB	4out of 4	1,028 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Northgate Primary School Green Lane , Northgate RH10 8DX	2out of 4	1,272 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX	3out of 4	285 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW	3out of 4	2,214 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG	3out of 4	3,283 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB	3out of 4	3,385 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD	2out of 4	3,439 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gatwick School 23 Gatwick Road , RH10 9TP	3out of 4	1,911 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX	3out of 4	1,830 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU	4out of 4	3,249 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ	- not rated	3,963 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF	- not rated	4,121 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD	- not rated	5,202 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa	Coffee Shop, Tesco Superstore	183 yd
Coffee Zone And Kiosk	Unit 3, Three Bridges Station	575 yd
Greggs	Unit 2, Three Bridges Railway Station	577 yd
CJ's	CJs Cafe, 1 - 3 Kingsland Court	711 yd
Dnata Catering UK LTD	Lsg Sky Chefs, Faraday Road	711 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crawley Lawn Tennis Club	Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges	329 yd
Snooty Fox	The Snooty Fox, Haslett Avenue East	511 yd
The Plough Inn	181 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges	616 yd
The Moonraker	199 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges	616 yd
Crawley Jubilee Club	Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges	761 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yo! To Go!	Tesco Superstore, Bycroft Way	183 yd
Pizza Hut	Pizza Hut Take Away, 1 Hazelwick Avenue	329 yd
Pizza Time Crawley	Pizza Time, 239 Three Bridges Road	535 yd
Roosters Zone	245 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges	535 yd
Kebab Centre	249 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges	535 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Petrol Station, Tesco Superstore	183 yd
Tesco	Tesco Superstore, Bycroft Way	183 yd
Iceland	263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges	329 yd
Lidl	263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges	329 yd
Tanya Cash And Carry	192 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges	596 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crawley Lawn Tennis Club HAZELWICK AVENUE	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	171 yd
Hazelwick School HAZELWICK SCHOOL CLOSE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	368 yd
Sebastian Coe Health Club (Gatwick) (Closed) Tinsley Lane South	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	537 yd
Milton Mount Primary School GRATTONS DRIVE	grass pitches	722 yd
Grattons (Crawley) Indoor Bowls Club GRATTONS DRIVE	indoor bowls	806 yd
Three Bridges Playing Field haslett avenue	grass pitches	808 yd
Pound Hill Junior School CRAWLEY LANE	grass pitches	851 yd
Grattons Playing Field Grattons Drive	grass pitches	910 yd
Northgate Playing Fields Woodfield Road	grass pitches	920 yd
Jubilee Field JUBILEE WALK	grass pitches	922 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	142.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RH10 1RU