Drake Road is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 5NF 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 Drake Road, Crawley, RH10 5NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 5BX, RH10 5BU, RH10 5BP, RH10 5NG, RH10 5BN, RH10 5NN, RH10 5BB, RH10 5NQ, RH10 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH10 5NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 34.1% | 38% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 44.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 49.3% | 54.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 34% | 31% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 21.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 16.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 17.4% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 17.4% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90.5% | 82.5% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 93.1% | 86.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 86.8% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drake Road was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% lower than the Southgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drake Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Southgate and the 129th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Drake Road, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-03-31 | £345,991 |
| 14 Drake Road, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-05-31 | £369,529 |
| 2 Drake Road, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2015-09-25 | £374,920 |
| 24 Drake Road, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2014-10-03 | £410,887 |
| 14 Drake Road, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2014-03-28 | £404,329 |
RH10 5NF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 1out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,612 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 | 4,517 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 | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 5,156 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 | 176 yd | |
| Ephesus | 15 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 176 yd | |
| Wild Bean Cafe | Tilgate Service Station, Ashdown Drive | 317 yd | |
| The Gate Coffee Shop | St Marys Church Of England Church And Hall, Wakehurst Drive | 424 yd | |
| Strong Flavours | 6 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grasshopper | Ashdown Drive, Tilgate | 248 yd | |
| Downsman | The Downsman, Wakehurst Drive | 485 yd | |
| New Moon | Brighton Road, Southgate | 848 yd | |
| Crawley Town Football & Social Club Tea Bars And Redz Bar | Broadfield Stadium, Brighton Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Uncle Harry's | New Uncle Harrys, 14 Tilgate Parade | 175 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 176 yd | |
| Tilgate Bakery | 12 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 176 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 20 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 176 yd | |
| Ocean Trawler Fish Bar | 11 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade | 176 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School LOPPETS ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Tilgate Playing Fields Gainsborough Road | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School SOUTHGATE DRIVE | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy ANDERSON ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Thomas Bennett Community College ASHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 859 yd |
| K2 Crawley PEASE POTTAGE HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 994 yd |
| Tilgate Forest Golf Centre TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | golf | 1,010 yd |
| Inspire Fitness Club ARORA HOTEL ARORA HOTEL SOUTHGATE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,016 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 | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.