Baker Close is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 6HA 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 Baker Close, Crawley, RH10 6HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 6EZ, RH10 6BH, RH10 6EY, RH10 6ET, RH10 6BJ, RH10 6HB, RH10 6BL, RH10 6DL, RH10 6EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH10 6HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 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 | 36.4% | 39.1% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 41.3% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 44.2% | 44.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 40.1% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 11% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.4% | 19.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 18.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 28.2% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 12.9% | 5.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9% | 6.5% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 68.3% | 66.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 73.8% | 65.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 15.3% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 72.7% | 65.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 15.2% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 5.9% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baker Close was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the Southgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baker Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Southgate and the 45th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Baker Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-07-22 | £325,339 |
| 32 Baker Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2019-12-13 | £350,015 |
| 48 Baker Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2018-11-02 | £365,204 |
| 50 Baker Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-06-07 | £297,581 |
| 25 Baker Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-05-27 | £396,591 |
RH10 6HA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RH10 6HA 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 223 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary Academy Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 2,456 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 | 4,290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 3,133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loving Hut | 1 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 167 yd | |
| Strong Flavours | 6 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 169 yd | |
| Southgate Children And Family Centre | Southgate Primary School, Barrington Road | 209 yd | |
| The Gate Coffee Shop | St Marys Church Of England Church And Hall, Wakehurst Drive | 246 yd | |
| Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant | 2 - 4 High Street, West Green | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downsman | The Downsman, Wakehurst Drive | 350 yd | |
| New Moon | Brighton Road, Southgate | 525 yd | |
| Railway | 2 - 4 Brighton Road, Southgate | 614 yd | |
| Octopvs | George Hotel, 56 - 58 High Street | 904 yd | |
| White Hart | 65 High Street, Northgate | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Trawler Fish Bar | 11 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 167 yd | |
| Southgate Fish And Chips | 22 Brighton Road, Southgate | 614 yd | |
| Mazza | 10 Brighton Road, Southgate | 636 yd | |
| Yogoo Natural Frozen Yoghurt | County Mall, Station Way | 817 yd | |
| New Uncle Harry's | New Uncle Harrys, 14 Tilgate Parade | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate | 796 yd | |
| Asda | Pegler Way, West Green | 837 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School SOUTHGATE DRIVE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School DITCHLING HILL | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Inspire Fitness Club ARORA HOTEL ARORA HOTEL SOUTHGATE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Thomas Bennett Community College ASHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 903 yd |
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Fit4Less (Crawley) DENVALE TRADE PARK DENVALE TRADE PARK HASLETT AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Crawley) PEGLER COURT PEGLER COURT PEGLER WAY | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy ANDERSON ROAD | grass pitches | 990 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.