Ashdown Drive is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 5ED 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 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 5HB, RH10 5AG, RH10 5AF, RH10 5AH, RH10 5AE, RH10 5AY, RH10 5EE, RH10 5EZ, RH10 5AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH10 5ED, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-08-16 | £462,281 |
| 47 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-07-12 | £333,577 |
| 39 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £341,250 | 2023-08-31 | £362,362 |
| 91 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-12-16 | £258,305 |
| 53 Ashdown Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-06-24 | £361,034 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 1out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary Academy Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,079 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 | 197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,591 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 | 5,030 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 | 732 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handcross Park School London Road , Handcross RH17 6HF | - not rated | 4,730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 Cafe And Bar | K2, Brighton Road | 456 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 6 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 629 yd | |
| Ephesus | 15 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 629 yd | |
| The Gate Coffee Shop | St Marys Church Of England Church And Hall, Wakehurst Drive | 662 yd | |
| Strong Flavours | 6 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downsman | The Downsman, Wakehurst Drive | 496 yd | |
| Crawley Town Football & Social Club Tea Bars And Redz Bar | Broadfield Stadium, Brighton Road | 565 yd | |
| New Moon | Brighton Road, Southgate | 621 yd | |
| The Grasshopper | Ashdown Drive, Tilgate | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 629 yd | |
| Tilgate Bakery | 12 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 629 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 20 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 629 yd | |
| New Uncle Harry's | New Uncle Harrys, 14 Tilgate Parade | 629 yd | |
| Ocean Trawler Fish Bar | 11 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade | 629 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy ANDERSON ROAD | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Thomas Bennett Community College ASHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| K2 Crawley PEASE POTTAGE HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 426 yd |
| Crawley Town Fc (Broadfield Stadium) THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM WINFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Foresters Table Tennis Club TILGATE FOREST RECREATION CENTRE TILGATE FOREST RECREATION CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | 587 yd | |
| Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 614 yd |
| Broadfield Primary Academy VULCAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School DITCHLING HILL | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Broadfield Rathlin Road Playing Field (Closed) Rathlin Road | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Tilgate Playing Fields Gainsborough Road | grass pitches | 994 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.