Waterlea is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 6RU 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 Waterlea, Crawley, RH10 6RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 6RX, RH10 6PX, RH10 6RY, RH10 6PU, RH10 6SH, RH10 6TH, RH10 6JY, RH10 6EA, RH10 6JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH10 6RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.3% | 29% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 47.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 5.4% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.4% | 45.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 32.5% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 14.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 22.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 11.3% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 22.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 79.6% | 79% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 86.8% | 74.9% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 13.3% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 74.9% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.4% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterlea was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% lower than the Furnace Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterlea has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Furnace Green and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Waterlea, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2025-02-28 | £447,183 |
| 28 Waterlea, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-08-26 | £517,200 |
| 20 Waterlea, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-06-11 | £623,920 |
| 22 Waterlea, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,500 | 2017-10-09 | £541,933 |
| 10 Waterlea, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2014-12-16 | £523,945 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Bridges Primary School Gales Place , Three Bridges RH10 1QG | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Infant School Salterns Road , Maidenbower RH10 7JE | 3out of 4 | 1,365 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 | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,067 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 | 3,535 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 | 1,668 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 4,432 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 4,447 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 | 134 yd | |
| Furnace Green Cafe | 4 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 260 yd | |
| Melbers Cafe | Siemens Plc, Three Bridges Train Care Facility | 493 yd | |
| The Hawth | Hawth Avenue, Furnace Green | 541 yd | |
| Sutherland House Canteen | Sutherland House, Russell Way | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charcoal Burner | Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 291 yd | |
| Shrublands Residents Club | 20A Laurel Close, Furnace Green | 635 yd | |
| Crawley Jubilee Club | Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges | 864 yd | |
| Three Bridges Cricket Club | Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 958 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 181 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 1 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 260 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 11 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 260 yd | |
| Wonderful | 213 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 1,045 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 85 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 1,070 yd | |
| Deenos Pizza And Grill | 67 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 81 Tomlin Court, Commonwealth Drive | 803 yd | |
| Tanya Cash And Carry | 192 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Green Playing Fields Ashburnham Road | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Jubilee Field JUBILEE WALK | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Crawley Leisure Centre (Closed) Haslett Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Healthy Balanced Generation @ Oriel MAIDENBOWER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Three Bridges Playing Field haslett avenue | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| The Oaks Primary School LOPPETS ROAD | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 941 yd |
| Three Bridges Primary School GALES DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Pound Hill Playing Fields Knepp Close | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 280.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.