Ashdown Drive is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 5AB is located in the Tilgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashdown Drive, Crawley, RH10 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 5AP, RH10 5AA, RH10 5AE, RH10 5AW, RH10 5AF, RH10 6DT, RH10 5AU, RH10 6DX, RH10 6DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH10 5AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 52.2% | 54.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 39.3% | 36.1% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 43.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5% | 11.6% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 47.1% | 49.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 33.5% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 18.8% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 14.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 16.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 19.2% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 20.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 12.6% | 3.8% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72.4% | 80.2% | 7.8% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 78.2% | 81.1% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 80.9% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 13.2% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.6% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashdown Drive was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the Southgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashdown Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Southgate and the 151st lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-06-10 | £353,716 |
| 15 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-02-04 | £378,702 |
| 3 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-06-17 | £362,881 |
| 5 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2020-03-09 | £336,181 |
| 29 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-09-20 | £351,466 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 1out of 4 | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary Academy Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 2,553 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 | 4,919 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handcross Park School London Road , Handcross RH17 6HF | - not rated | 4,895 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Children And Family Centre | Southgate Primary School, Barrington Road | 518 yd | |
| The Gate Coffee Shop | St Marys Church Of England Church And Hall, Wakehurst Drive | 528 yd | |
| Strong Flavours | 6 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 540 yd | |
| Loving Hut | 1 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 542 yd | |
| K2 Cafe And Bar | K2, Brighton Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downsman | The Downsman, Wakehurst Drive | 328 yd | |
| New Moon | Brighton Road, Southgate | 412 yd | |
| Crawley Town Football & Social Club Tea Bars And Redz Bar | Broadfield Stadium, Brighton Road | 504 yd | |
| The Grasshopper | Ashdown Drive, Tilgate | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Trawler Fish Bar | 11 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 542 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 693 yd | |
| Tilgate Bakery | 12 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 693 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 20 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 693 yd | |
| New Uncle Harry's | New Uncle Harrys, 14 Tilgate Parade | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade | 693 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bennett Community College ASHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 109 yd |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy ANDERSON ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Crawley Town Fc (Broadfield Stadium) THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM WINFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 484 yd |
| K2 Crawley PEASE POTTAGE HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 542 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School DITCHLING HILL | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Broadfield Primary Academy VULCAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Foresters Table Tennis Club TILGATE FOREST RECREATION CENTRE TILGATE FOREST RECREATION CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | 737 yd | |
| Broadfield Rathlin Road Playing Field (Closed) Rathlin Road | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School SOUTHGATE DRIVE | grass pitches | 978 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.