Hawkhurst Walk is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 6QY 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 Hawkhurst Walk, Crawley, RH10 6QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 6QW, RH10 6QJ, RH10 6QT, RH10 6QR, RH10 6QX, RH10 6QL, RH10 6QS, RH10 6QP, RH10 6QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH10 6QY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RH10 6QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.2% | 46% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 39.1% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 6.9% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 43.7% | 50% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 29.6% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 14.8% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 20.7% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 19.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 10.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.7% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 19.2% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 16.7% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 14.1% | 3% | -11.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.5% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 78.6% | 65.5% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 68.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 68.4% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 10.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 14.7% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 68.4% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 20.7% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 2.1% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 20.8% | 6.5% | 14.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkhurst Walk was 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% higher than the Furnace Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hawkhurst Walk has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Furnace Green and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Hawkhurst Walk, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2005-07-13 | £164,668 |
| 46 Hawkhurst Walk, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-11-29 | £179,917 |
| 28 Hawkhurst Walk, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2001-05-15 | £159,373 |
| 46 Hawkhurst Walk, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £36,000 | 1996-12-20 | £187,569 |
RH10 6QY 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Infant School Salterns Road , Maidenbower RH10 7JE | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenbower Infant School Harvest Road , Maidenbower RH10 7RA | 4out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenbower Junior School Harvest Road , Maidenbower RH10 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | 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 | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 2,301 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 | 2,878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,263 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 | 3,922 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 | 2,103 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 4,047 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 4,394 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 | 267 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe At St. Andrew's Church | St Andrews Church Of England Church, Furnace Place | 393 yd | |
| Melbers Cafe | Siemens Plc, Three Bridges Train Care Facility | 795 yd | |
| The Hawth | Hawth Avenue, Furnace Green | 987 yd | |
| Sutherland House Canteen | Sutherland House, Russell Way | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrublands Residents Club | 20A Laurel Close, Furnace Green | 240 yd | |
| The Charcoal Burner | Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 1 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 267 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 11 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 267 yd | |
| China Garden | 1 Maidenbower Square, Maidenbower | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 8 Maidenbower Square, Maidenbower | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Green Playing Fields Ashburnham Road | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Healthy Balanced Generation @ Oriel MAIDENBOWER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 505 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School LOPPETS ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Tilgate Forest Golf Centre TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | golf | 908 yd |
| Tilgate Playing Fields Gainsborough Road | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Maidenbower Park MAIDENBOWER PAVILION MAIDENBOWER PAVILION | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,051 yd |
| Maidenbower Junior School Maidenbower Drive | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.