Greenacres is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 6SL 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 Greenacres, Crawley, RH10 6SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 6SW, RH10 6SD, RH10 6SN, RH10 6SP, RH10 6SE, RH10 6SJ, RH10 6SF, RH10 6SB, RH10 6SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH10 6SL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.3% | 48.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 29.9% | 32.2% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 47.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 38% | 43.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37.8% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 14.1% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.5% | 18.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 4.7% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.5% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 23.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 4.5% | -6.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 82.3% | 81.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 88.9% | 80.8% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 81.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 2.1% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenacres was 137.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.4% higher than the Furnace Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenacres has the 3rd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Furnace Green and the 70th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Greenacres, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2025-07-24 | £380,867 |
| 113 Greenacres, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-07-18 | £398,760 |
| 103 Greenacres, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-10-25 | £437,568 |
| 101 Greenacres, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2023-05-26 | £411,170 |
| 109 Greenacres, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2022-02-17 | £385,385 |
RH10 6SL 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Bridges Primary School Gales Place , Three Bridges RH10 1QG | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenbower Infant School Harvest Road , Maidenbower RH10 7RA | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenbower Junior School Harvest Road , Maidenbower RH10 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,224 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 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 3,366 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 | 3,319 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 | 1,819 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 4,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 4,760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbers Cafe | Siemens Plc, Three Bridges Train Care Facility | 195 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe At St. Andrew's Church | St Andrews Church Of England Church, Furnace Place | 438 yd | |
| Furnace Green Cafe | 4 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 511 yd | |
| Sutherland House Canteen | Sutherland House, Russell Way | 523 yd | |
| CJ's | CJs Cafe, 1 - 3 Kingsland Court | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charcoal Burner | Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 557 yd | |
| Crawley Jubilee Club | Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges | 670 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 181 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 803 yd | |
| The Moonraker | 199 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 803 yd | |
| Shrublands Residents Club | 20A Laurel Close, Furnace Green | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 1 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 511 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 11 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 511 yd | |
| Wonderful | 213 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 826 yd | |
| Pizza Time Crawley | Pizza Time, 239 Three Bridges Road | 889 yd | |
| Roosters Zone | 245 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Cash And Carry | 192 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 820 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 81 Tomlin Court, Commonwealth Drive | 912 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 8 Maidenbower Square, Maidenbower | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Green Playing Fields Ashburnham Road | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Jubilee Field JUBILEE WALK | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Three Bridges Playing Field haslett avenue | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Pound Hill Playing Fields Knepp Close | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Healthy Balanced Generation @ Oriel MAIDENBOWER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Crawley Leisure Centre (Closed) Haslett Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| Three Bridges Primary School GALES DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Maidenbower Junior School Maidenbower Drive | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 255.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.