Furnace Drive is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 6JD 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 Furnace Drive, Crawley, RH10 6JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 6HU, RH10 6JL, RH10 6JW, RH10 6JE, RH10 6LR, RH10 6LP, RH10 6JR, RH10 6GL, RH10 6GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH10 6JD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.1% | 49.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.5% | 2.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of RH10 6JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 28.3% | 25.3% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 55.1% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 8.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 13.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 13.8% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 19.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 29.5% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 91% | 85.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 87.6% | 78.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 78.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.6% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 3% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furnace Drive was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Furnace Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Furnace Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Furnace Green and the 89th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Furnace Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 1997-11-28 | £640,161 |
RH10 6JD 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Bridges Primary School Gales Place , Three Bridges RH10 1QG | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 2,236 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 | 2,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,707 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 | 3,857 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 | 1,586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 4,010 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 4,623 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Cafe At St. Andrew's Church | St Andrews Church Of England Church, Furnace Place | 325 yd | |
| Furnace Green Cafe | 4 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 349 yd | |
| The Hawth | Hawth Avenue, Furnace Green | 562 yd | |
| Wild Bean Cafe | Tilgate Service Station, Ashdown Drive | 764 yd | |
| Kims Kitchen | Spindle Way, Three Bridges | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charcoal Burner | Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 310 yd | |
| Shrublands Residents Club | 20A Laurel Close, Furnace Green | 572 yd | |
| The Grasshopper | Ashdown Drive, Tilgate | 769 yd | |
| Three Bridges Cricket Club | Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 1 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 349 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 11 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 349 yd | |
| New Uncle Harry's | New Uncle Harrys, 14 Tilgate Parade | 835 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 835 yd | |
| Tilgate Bakery | 12 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade | 835 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 81 Tomlin Court, Commonwealth Drive | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School LOPPETS ROAD | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Furnace Green Playing Fields Ashburnham Road | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| Tilgate Playing Fields Gainsborough Road | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Crawley Leisure Centre (Closed) Haslett Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School SOUTHGATE DRIVE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Fit4Less (Crawley) DENVALE TRADE PARK DENVALE TRADE PARK HASLETT AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Tilgate Forest Golf Centre TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | golf | 967 yd |
| Inspire Fitness Club ARORA HOTEL ARORA HOTEL SOUTHGATE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,019 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.