Barley Close is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 6BA is located in the Southgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barley Close, Crawley, RH10 6BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 6AD, RH10 6BE, RH10 6BB, RH10 6AU, RH10 6BG, RH10 6AH, RH10 6AT, RH10 6AN, RH10 6TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH10 6BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 50.1% | 52.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 47.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 26.4% | 37.8% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 38.5% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 11% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 43.4% | 49.2% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 11.9% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 22.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 28.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.2% | 73.6% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 71.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 71.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 11.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 71.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 1.3% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barley Close was 179.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.4% higher than the Northgate & West Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barley Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northgate & West Green and the 40th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Barley Close, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2023-11-28 | £218,992 |
| 13 Barley Close, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2020-01-03 | £228,558 |
| 3 Barley Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-09-23 | £484,104 |
| 3 Barley Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2015-12-07 | £456,255 |
| 33 Barley Close, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2015-05-28 | £238,632 |
RH10 6BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate First School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West First School Ditchling Hill , RH11 8QL | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bell Middle School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary Barnfield Road , Northgate RH10 8DP | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Middle School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL | - not rated | 3,273 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 | 914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 914 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 | 3,955 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 398 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant | 2 - 4 High Street, West Green | 325 yd | |
| Mo Lin | Unit 3, 6 - 14 High Street | 380 yd | |
| McDonalds | Asda, Pegler Way | 450 yd | |
| Sage | Ground Floor, 36 High Street | 466 yd | |
| Shakeaway | Kiosk M, County Mall | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway | 2 - 4 Brighton Road, Southgate | 218 yd | |
| Octopvs | George Hotel, 56 - 58 High Street | 497 yd | |
| White Hart | 65 High Street, Northgate | 497 yd | |
| The Hive | Ground Floor, 53 High Street | 497 yd | |
| Medusa Cocktail Bar | 50 - 54 High Street, West Green | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Fish And Chips | 22 Brighton Road, Southgate | 218 yd | |
| Mazza | 10 Brighton Road, Southgate | 236 yd | |
| Yogoo Natural Frozen Yoghurt | County Mall, Station Way | 459 yd | |
| Troy Kebab | 43 High Street, Northgate | 497 yd | |
| Crow Coffee | 46 High Street, West Green | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Pegler Way, West Green | 450 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inspire Fitness Club ARORA HOTEL ARORA HOTEL SOUTHGATE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School SOUTHGATE DRIVE | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Crawley) PEGLER COURT PEGLER COURT PEGLER WAY | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| The Gym (Crawley) THE PAVILION THE PAVILION QUEENS SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 645 yd |
| Fit4Less (Crawley) DENVALE TRADE PARK DENVALE TRADE PARK HASLETT AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School DITCHLING HILL | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.