Ashdown Drive is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 5DU 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 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 5JY, RH10 5EL, RH10 5DX, RH10 5BZ, RH10 5DT, RH10 5DS, RH10 5BY, RH10 5JZ, RH10 5LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH10 5DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 50.5% | 54.7% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 45.3% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 34.4% | 33.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 48% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.1% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 44.1% | 47.9% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 34.1% | -7.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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% | 20.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 16.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 30.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.7% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 89.2% | 72.5% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 85.8% | 77.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 78.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 14.6% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.3% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashdown Drive was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Southgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashdown Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Southgate and the 126th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2025-10-23 | £325,465 |
| 198 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-09-05 | £368,126 |
| 226 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-08-22 | £381,518 |
| 222 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2022-07-29 | £415,643 |
| 178 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-11-19 | £240,487 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Primary School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert May County First School Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson County First School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Bell Middle School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Middle School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary Barnfield Road , Northgate RH10 8DP | - not rated | 2,395 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 | 979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame RC School Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC School Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED | - not rated | 3,268 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 | 1,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,739 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 | 4,599 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Crawley Atlantic House , Hazelwick Avenue RH10 1QQ | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Bean Cafe | Tilgate Service Station, Ashdown Drive | 1 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 6 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 151 yd | |
| Ephesus | 15 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 151 yd | |
| The Gate Coffee Shop | St Marys Church Of England Church And Hall, Wakehurst Drive | 738 yd | |
| Strong Flavours | 6 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grasshopper | Ashdown Drive, Tilgate | 71 yd | |
| Downsman | The Downsman, Wakehurst Drive | 798 yd | |
| Shrublands Residents Club | 20A Laurel Close, Furnace Green | 937 yd | |
| The Charcoal Burner | Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 151 yd | |
| Tilgate Bakery | 12 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 151 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 20 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 151 yd | |
| New Uncle Harry's | New Uncle Harrys, 14 Tilgate Parade | 151 yd | |
| Ocean Trawler Fish Bar | 11 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade | 151 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tilgate Playing Fields Gainsborough Road | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School LOPPETS ROAD | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Tilgate Forest Golf Centre TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | golf | 692 yd |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy ANDERSON ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School SOUTHGATE DRIVE | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Thomas Bennett Community College ASHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,009 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 | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.