Rillside is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 6PF 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 Rillside, Crawley, RH10 6PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 6PE, RH10 6PG, RH10 6PD, RH10 6PB, RH10 6NL, RH10 6NE, RH10 6NG, RH10 6PL, RH10 6PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH10 6PF is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 51.8% | 46.6% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 53.4% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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% | 40.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 41.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 12.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 42.9% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 34.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 15.6% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 21.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 13.4% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 19.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 18.8% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.6% | 81% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 88.6% | 79.9% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 80.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 13.6% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rillside was 92.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% higher than the Furnace Green average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Rillside has the 6th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Furnace Green and the 119th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Rillside, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-09-21 | £348,622 |
| 27 Rillside, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2004-11-05 | £405,780 |
| 19 Rillside, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2002-11-26 | £209,667 |
| 25 Rillside, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2002-09-30 | £194,599 |
| 23 Rillside, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1997-07-07 | £327,907 |
RH10 6PF 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 | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Weald Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6NU | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Infant School Salterns Road , Maidenbower RH10 7JE | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,316 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 | 1,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,908 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 | 4,296 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 3,911 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 4,256 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 | 512 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe At St. Andrew's Church | St Andrews Church Of England Church, Furnace Place | 627 yd | |
| Wild Bean Cafe | Tilgate Service Station, Ashdown Drive | 670 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 6 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 809 yd | |
| Ephesus | 15 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrublands Residents Club | 20A Laurel Close, Furnace Green | 275 yd | |
| The Charcoal Burner | Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 472 yd | |
| The Grasshopper | Ashdown Drive, Tilgate | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 1 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 512 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 11 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 512 yd | |
| New Uncle Harry's | New Uncle Harrys, 14 Tilgate Parade | 809 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 4 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 809 yd | |
| Tilgate Bakery | 12 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Primary School LOPPETS ROAD | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Tilgate Playing Fields Gainsborough Road | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Tilgate Forest Golf Centre TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | golf | 475 yd |
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Furnace Green Playing Fields Ashburnham Road | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Healthy Balanced Generation @ Oriel MAIDENBOWER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 940 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 | 209.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.