The Chase is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 6HW is located in the Furnace Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chase, Crawley, RH10 6HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 6JT, RH10 6JU, RH10 6JS, RH10 6HN, RH10 6HR, RH10 6JX, RH10 6LE, RH10 6JR, RH10 6PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH10 6HW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 48.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51.4% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RH10 6HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 26.4% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 58.4% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 44.8% | 54.2% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 29.4% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 15.2% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 21.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 22.7% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 83.5% | -11.3% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 96.3% | 88.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 88.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chase was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% lower than the Furnace Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Chase has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Furnace Green and the 47th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Chase, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-12-20 | £596,106 |
| 11 The Chase, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-08-26 | £654,431 |
| 2 The Chase, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-04-09 | £245,974 |
| 18 The Chase, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2018-11-30 | £573,357 |
| 14 The Chase, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2016-11-24 | £560,166 |
RH10 6HW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RH10 6HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Weald Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6NU | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Bridges Primary School Gales Place , Three Bridges RH10 1QG | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,498 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 | 1,351 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 4,251 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 4,772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawth | Hawth Avenue, Furnace Green | 232 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe At St. Andrew's Church | St Andrews Church Of England Church, Furnace Place | 364 yd | |
| Furnace Green Cafe | 4 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 492 yd | |
| Sutherland House Canteen | Sutherland House, Russell Way | 518 yd | |
| Kims Kitchen | Spindle Way, Three Bridges | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charcoal Burner | Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 490 yd | |
| Three Bridges Cricket Club | Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 730 yd | |
| Shrublands Residents Club | 20A Laurel Close, Furnace Green | 844 yd | |
| The Emerald Club | Southgate Pavilion Club, Southgate Avenue | 867 yd | |
| Crawley Jubilee Club | Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 1 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 492 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 11 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 492 yd | |
| Deenos Pizza And Grill | 67 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 920 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 85 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 923 yd | |
| Wonderful | 213 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 81 Tomlin Court, Commonwealth Drive | 536 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley Leisure Centre (Closed) Haslett Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 438 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Jubilee Field JUBILEE WALK | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Fit4Less (Crawley) DENVALE TRADE PARK DENVALE TRADE PARK HASLETT AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Three Bridges Playing Field haslett avenue | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Furnace Green Playing Fields Ashburnham Road | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School SOUTHGATE DRIVE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Three Bridges Primary School GALES DRIVE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School LOPPETS ROAD | grass pitches | 855 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.