Fontwell Road, Crawley, RH10 6NE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH10 6NE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	45.4%	50%	4.6%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	54.6%	50%	-4.6%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	24.4%	33.3%	8.9%	37.9%	-4.6%
Married: Opposite sex	56.7%	47.5%	-9.2%	44.2%	3.3%
Separated	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.8%	9.2%	1.4%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	10.6%	8.3%	-2.3%	6.1%	2.2%

Health

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	37.4%	42.7%	5.3%	48.4%	-5.7%
Good health	41.2%	33.3%	-7.9%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	14.1%	18.4%	4.3%	12.7%	5.7%
Bad health	6.1%	3.5%	-2.6%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.4%	21.5%	-2.9%	18.2%	3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	12.2%	-4.9%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	16.5%	0.4%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	7.2%	4.4%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	13.9%	5.6%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	20.3%	25.3%	5.0%	33.8%	-8.5%
Other	11.1%	3.4%	-7.7%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% 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	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	3.4%	2.7%	-0.7%	3.1%	-0.4%
Pakistani	8.4%	10%	1.6%	2.7%	7.3%
Other Asian	3.8%	5.2%	1.4%	1.6%	3.6%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	81.7%	72.9%	-8.8%	81.4%	-8.5%
Roma	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Arab	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Other	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.6% 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	85.5%	77.6%	-7.9%	83.2%	-5.6%
European Union	1.1%	5.5%	4.4%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.9%	3.1%	1.2%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	9.9%	12.8%	2.9%	5.6%	7.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.7%	76.8%	-7.9%	83.2%	-6.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	15.4%	15.0%	9.8%	5.6%
5-10 Years	1.9%	6.1%	4.2%	2.9%	3.2%
2-5 Years	3.8%	1.4%	-2.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	9.2%	0.3%	-8.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77%	76.7%	0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	15.8%	13.5%	2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.1%	37.2%	-6.1%
Christian	42.2%	46.2%	-4.0%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Muslim	15.9%	6.5%	9.4%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Fontwell Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fontwell Road was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% higher than the Furnace Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fontwell Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Furnace Green and the 177th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RH10 6NE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fontwell Road are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Crawley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fontwell Road, Crawley, RH10 6NE

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH10 6NE

Average Price
£471,800

Semi-Detached
£471,800

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fontwell Road

Average Price
£498,501

Semi-Detached
£498,501

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fontwell Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Fontwell Road, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2020-02-21	£539,115
4 Fontwell Road, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2018-09-14	£470,209
1 Fontwell Road, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2012-03-23	£564,643
2 Fontwell Road, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£233,000	2011-09-23	£463,362
2 Fontwell Road, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£233,000	2011-09-23	£463,362

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH10 6NE

Employment

RH10 6NE 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 6NE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	76
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Transport and storage	16
Construction	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Education	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Other	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP	3out of 4	330 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Weald Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6NU	3out of 4	441 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD	3out of 4	991 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brook Infant School Salterns Road , Maidenbower RH10 7JE	3out of 4	1,293 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA	3out of 4	1,362 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW	3out of 4	1,055 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD	2out of 4	1,585 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX	3out of 4	2,531 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	2,541 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE	3out of 4	2,878 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gatwick School 23 Gatwick Road , RH10 9TP	3out of 4	4,160 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX	3out of 4	1,963 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ	- not rated	2,128 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU	4out of 4	3,373 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU	- not rated	3,964 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD	- not rated	4,325 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Furnace Green Cafe	4 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green	389 yd
Cornerstone Cafe At St. Andrew's Church	St Andrews Church Of England Church, Furnace Place	493 yd
Wild Bean Cafe	Tilgate Service Station, Ashdown Drive	690 yd
Cinnamon	6 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate	816 yd
Ephesus	15 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate	816 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shrublands Residents Club	20A Laurel Close, Furnace Green	267 yd
The Charcoal Burner	Furnace Parade, Furnace Green	345 yd
The Grasshopper	Ashdown Drive, Tilgate	729 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yummy House	1 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green	389 yd
Fish Plaice	11 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green	389 yd
New Uncle Harry's	New Uncle Harrys, 14 Tilgate Parade	816 yd
Pizza Go Go	4 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate	816 yd
Tilgate Bakery	12 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate	816 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade		816 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Oaks Primary School LOPPETS ROAD	grass pitches	412 yd
Tilgate Playing Fields Gainsborough Road	grass pitches	519 yd
Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road	grass pitches	519 yd
Furnace Green Playing Fields Ashburnham Road	grass pitches	587 yd
Tilgate Forest Golf Centre TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE	golf	613 yd
Healthy Balanced Generation @ Oriel MAIDENBOWER LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	917 yd
Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,070 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	62.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	80.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RH10 6NE