The Birches is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 1SA 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 The Birches, Crawley, RH10 1SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 1NE, RH10 1RZ, RH10 1NF, RH10 1RL, RH10 1NQ, RH10 1NG, RH10 1NH, RH10 1ND, RH10 1RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH10 1SA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 54.2% | 54.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 45.8% | 45.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 1SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 35.4% | 44.1% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 36.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 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 | 43.1% | 49.3% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 32.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.7% | 21.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.3% | 13.9% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 16.5% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 24.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 10.8% | 4.4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.4% | 81.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 80.1% | 81.3% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 5% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 81.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 10.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 4.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.6% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Birches was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Pound Hill North & Forge Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Birches has the 11th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood and the 57th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207 The Birches, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-10 | £366,049 |
| 129 The Birches, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-01-31 | £373,188 |
| 161 The Birches, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-09-12 | £373,553 |
| 161 The Birches, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-10-21 | £343,531 |
| 207 The Birches, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-09-20 | £381,358 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Mount Primary School Grattons Drive , Pound Hill RH10 3AG | - not rated | 982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,001 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 | 1,209 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 3,277 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 | 2,165 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 | 1,681 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 3,722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF | - not rated | 4,340 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 5,080 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Zone And Kiosk | Unit 3, Three Bridges Station | 415 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, Three Bridges Railway Station | 418 yd | |
| Costa | Coffee Shop, Tesco Superstore | 433 yd | |
| CJ's | CJs Cafe, 1 - 3 Kingsland Court | 456 yd | |
| Dnata Catering UK LTD | Lsg Sky Chefs, Faraday Road | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley Lawn Tennis Club | Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges | 276 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 181 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 366 yd | |
| The Moonraker | 199 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 366 yd | |
| Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, Haslett Avenue East | 368 yd | |
| Crawley Jubilee Club | Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Take Away, 1 Hazelwick Avenue | 276 yd | |
| Pizza Time Crawley | Pizza Time, 239 Three Bridges Road | 321 yd | |
| Roosters Zone | 245 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 321 yd | |
| Kebab Centre | 249 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 321 yd | |
| Wonderful | 213 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 276 yd | |
| Lidl | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 276 yd | |
| Tanya Cash And Carry | 192 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 367 yd | |
| Tesco | Petrol Station, Tesco Superstore | 433 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Bycroft Way | 433 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley Lawn Tennis Club HAZELWICK AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 342 yd |
| Three Bridges Playing Field haslett avenue | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Hazelwick School HAZELWICK SCHOOL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Jubilee Field JUBILEE WALK | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Gatwick) (Closed) Tinsley Lane South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Three Bridges Primary School GALES DRIVE | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Pound Hill Junior School CRAWLEY LANE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Northgate Playing Fields Woodfield Road | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Milton Mount Primary School GRATTONS DRIVE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Grattons (Crawley) Indoor Bowls Club GRATTONS DRIVE | indoor bowls | 1,035 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 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.