Longwood View is in Crawley and in Mid Sussex district. RH10 6PB 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 Longwood View, Crawley, RH10 6PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 6PA, RH10 6PF, RH10 6QD, RH10 6PE, RH10 6PG, RH10 6NN, RH10 6NE, RH10 6PD, RH10 6NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH10 6PB 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longwood View 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.
Longwood View 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Longwood View, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £501,000 | 2023-01-04 | £528,054 |
| 10 Longwood View, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-06-23 | £509,413 |
| 16 Longwood View, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-06-07 | £484,598 |
| 17 Longwood View, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-11-02 | £522,695 |
| 12 Longwood View, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-07-03 | £525,147 |
RH10 6PB 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 6PB 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 391 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Weald Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6NU | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Infant School Salterns Road , Maidenbower RH10 7JE | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 2,605 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 | 2,666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,986 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 | 4,234 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 | 2,099 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 4,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 4,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furnace Green Cafe | 4 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 445 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe At St. Andrew's Church | St Andrews Church Of England Church, Furnace Place | 570 yd | |
| Wild Bean Cafe | Tilgate Service Station, Ashdown Drive | 761 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 6 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 897 yd | |
| Ephesus | 15 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrublands Residents Club | 20A Laurel Close, Furnace Green | 180 yd | |
| The Charcoal Burner | Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 411 yd | |
| The Grasshopper | Ashdown Drive, Tilgate | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 1 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 445 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 11 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 445 yd | |
| New Uncle Harry's | New Uncle Harrys, 14 Tilgate Parade | 897 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 897 yd | |
| Tilgate Bakery | 12 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Primary School LOPPETS ROAD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Tilgate Forest Golf Centre TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | golf | 539 yd |
| Tilgate Playing Fields Gainsborough Road | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Furnace Green Playing Fields Ashburnham Road | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Healthy Balanced Generation @ Oriel MAIDENBOWER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 845 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 | 212.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.