Tennyson Close is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 3BJ is located in the Pound Hill North & Forge Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tennyson Close, Crawley, RH10 3BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 3BH, RH10 3AW, RH10 3BG, RH10 3BL, RH10 3AP, RH10 3BS, RH10 3BQ, RH10 3AN, RH10 3BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH10 3BJ is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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% | 46.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 51% | 53.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 34.8% | 33.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 48.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 54.5% | 52.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 14.2% | -8.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 36.2% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 11% | 2.4% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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 | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.5% | 9.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 75.9% | 62.2% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 76.9% | 64.7% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 20.3% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 64.7% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 19.3% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 2.7% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 20.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Close was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% lower than the Pound Hill North & Forge Wood average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Tennyson Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood and the 35th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Tennyson Close, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-03-08 | £492,012 |
| 24 Tennyson Close, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-02-09 | £453,745 |
| 16 Tennyson Close, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2023-07-18 | £402,397 |
| 17 Tennyson Close, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-06-12 | £468,444 |
| 7 Tennyson Close, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-01-06 | £458,490 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Transport and storage | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Mount Primary School Grattons Drive , Pound Hill RH10 3AG | - not rated | 311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Infant Academy Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | 4out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Bridges Primary School Gales Place , Three Bridges RH10 1QG | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Wood Primary School Somerley Drive , RH10 3SW | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 3,821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 3,891 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 | 1,796 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 | 2,332 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF | - not rated | 3,681 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 3,751 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 4,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 4,965 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Coffee Shop, Tesco Superstore | 388 yd | |
| Real Barbeque And Bar | 1 Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 527 yd | |
| Coffee Zone And Kiosk | Unit 3, Three Bridges Station | 692 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, Three Bridges Railway Station | 693 yd | |
| The Granary | 5 Pound Hill Parade, Pound Hill | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley Lawn Tennis Club | Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges | 475 yd | |
| Tavern On The Green | Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 527 yd | |
| Snooty Fox | The Snooty Fox, Haslett Avenue East | 632 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 181 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 920 yd | |
| The Moonraker | 199 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Superstore, Bycroft Way | 388 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Take Away, 1 Hazelwick Avenue | 475 yd | |
| Kings Garden | 4 Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 527 yd | |
| Rehmani's Bombay Dhaba | Quality Dry Cleaners And Launderette, 10 Pound Hill Parade | 748 yd | |
| The Oriental Take Away | 3 Pound Hill Parade, Pound Hill | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Petrol Station, Tesco Superstore | 388 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Bycroft Way | 388 yd | |
| Iceland | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 475 yd | |
| Lidl | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 475 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 5 Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 527 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Mount Primary School GRATTONS DRIVE | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Crawley Lawn Tennis Club HAZELWICK AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 345 yd |
| Grattons (Crawley) Indoor Bowls Club GRATTONS DRIVE | indoor bowls | 443 yd |
| Grattons Playing Field Grattons Drive | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Pound Hill Junior School CRAWLEY LANE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Hazelwick School HAZELWICK SCHOOL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Gatwick) (Closed) Tinsley Lane South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 259.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.