Barry Close is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 5AH 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 Barry Close, Crawley, RH10 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 5AG, RH10 5EE, RH10 5AJ, RH10 5AQ, RH10 5AY, RH10 5ED, RH10 5AL, RH10 5AF, RH10 5HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH10 5AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51.3% | 52% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 30.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 40.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 11% | 6.2% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 51.6% | 49.4% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 27% | 37.9% | 10.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 9.6% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 31.1% | 16.4% | -14.7% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 15.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 18.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 23.6% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 89.5% | 71.8% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 89.1% | 77.8% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 9.3% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 9.3% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 78% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barry Close was 124.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% higher than the Southgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barry Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Southgate and the 72nd highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Barry Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2025-08-29 | £358,833 |
| 15 Barry Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2025-08-01 | £389,251 |
| 23 Barry Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2025-03-31 | £338,428 |
| 12 Barry Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-03-01 | £401,765 |
| 13 Barry Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2022-05-05 | £344,472 |
RH10 5AH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Anderson County First School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Primary School Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA | - not rated | 177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate First School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Anderson Middle School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bell Middle School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Community Middle School Kidborough Road , RH11 8HW | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross RC School Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL | - not rated | 3,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,971 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 | 899 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 2,741 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | 6 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 506 yd | |
| Ephesus | 15 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 506 yd | |
| K2 Cafe And Bar | K2, Brighton Road | 554 yd | |
| The Gate Coffee Shop | St Marys Church Of England Church And Hall, Wakehurst Drive | 620 yd | |
| Wild Bean Cafe | Tilgate Service Station, Ashdown Drive | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downsman | The Downsman, Wakehurst Drive | 488 yd | |
| The Grasshopper | Ashdown Drive, Tilgate | 589 yd | |
| New Moon | Brighton Road, Southgate | 686 yd | |
| Crawley Town Football & Social Club Tea Bars And Redz Bar | Broadfield Stadium, Brighton Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 506 yd | |
| Tilgate Bakery | 12 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 506 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 20 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 506 yd | |
| New Uncle Harry's | New Uncle Harrys, 14 Tilgate Parade | 506 yd | |
| Ocean Trawler Fish Bar | 11 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade | 506 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy ANDERSON ROAD | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Thomas Bennett Community College ASHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| K2 Crawley PEASE POTTAGE HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 527 yd |
| Crawley Town Fc (Broadfield Stadium) THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM WINFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Foresters Table Tennis Club TILGATE FOREST RECREATION CENTRE TILGATE FOREST RECREATION CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | 663 yd | |
| Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 727 yd |
| Tilgate Playing Fields Gainsborough Road | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Broadfield Primary Academy VULCAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School LOPPETS ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 942 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 | 137.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.