Bridgelands is in Copthorne, Crawley and in Mid Sussex district. RH10 3QW is located in the Copthorne & Worth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridgelands, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 3XD, RH10 3XF, RH10 3QN, RH10 3QP, RH10 3XQ, RH10 3XE, RH10 3BF, RH10 3QR, RH10 3PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH10 3QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51% | 49.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 26.8% | 28.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 55.8% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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%) 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 | 49.2% | 50.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 36.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around RH10 3QW this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 9.9% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 17.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 21.1% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 33.7% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.8% | 90.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 94.1% | 87.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 87.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridgelands was 164.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 323.0% higher than the Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridgelands has the 2nd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill and the 31st highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 152.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bridgelands, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-08-26 | £401,507 |
| 37 Bridgelands, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-07 | £652,363 |
| 31 Bridgelands, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-06-28 | £417,625 |
| 49 Bridgelands, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-03-18 | £460,934 |
| 3 Bridgelands, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-01-12 | £467,430 |
RH10 3QW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RH10 3QW 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 | 151 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Infant School, Copthorne Fairway , Copthorne RH10 3QD | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthorne CofE Junior School Church Road , RH10 3RD | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forge Wood Primary School Somerley Drive , RH10 3SW | 4out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Mount Primary School Grattons Drive , Pound Hill RH10 3AG | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Infant Academy Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | 4out of 4 | 2,824 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 | 3,162 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 4,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Balcombe Road , RH6 9AE | 3out of 4 | 4,840 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 | 2,599 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthorne Preparatory School Effingham Lane , Copthorne RH10 3HR | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aurora Redehall School Redehall Road , Smallfield RH6 9QA | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Albert | The Prince Albert, Copthorne Bank | 450 yd | |
| Copthorne Social Club | Copthorne Social Club, Copthorne Bank | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Pizza Company | The Real Pizza Company, 8 Copthorne Bank | 450 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Health & Leisure COPTHORNE COMMON | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Fairway Infant School FAIRWAY | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Copthorne C Of E Junior School CHURCH ROAD | 693 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.