Waterlea is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 6SP 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 6SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 6SW, RH10 6SN, RH10 6SL, RH10 6RL, RH10 6SJ, RH10 6RN, RH10 6SH, RH10 6RJ, RH10 6SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH10 6SP 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 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% lower than the Furnace Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterlea has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Furnace Green and the 138th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Waterlea, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-01-16 | £283,655 |
| 70 Waterlea, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-08-16 | £296,765 |
| 62 Waterlea, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-11-03 | £281,415 |
| 68 Waterlea, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2023-07-07 | £254,840 |
| 48 Waterlea, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-02-24 | £277,475 |
| 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 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert May County First School Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery Harvest Road , Maidenbower RH10 7RA | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Bridges Primary School Gales Place , Three Bridges RH10 1QG | 2out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenbower Junior School Harvest Road , Maidenbower RH10 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Bell Middle School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary Barnfield Road , Northgate RH10 8DP | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Middle School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick Mill Lane , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame RC School Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC School Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,498 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Crawley Atlantic House , Hazelwick Avenue RH10 1QQ | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Links College North Worth Annex , Turners Hill Road RH10 7RW | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 318 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe At St. Andrew's Church | St Andrews Church Of England Church, Furnace Place | 335 yd | |
| Furnace Green Cafe | 4 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 393 yd | |
| Sutherland House Canteen | Sutherland House, Russell Way | 596 yd | |
| The Hawth | Hawth Avenue, Furnace Green | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charcoal Burner | Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 441 yd | |
| Shrublands Residents Club | 20A Laurel Close, Furnace Green | 702 yd | |
| Crawley Jubilee Club | Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges | 783 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 181 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 919 yd | |
| The Moonraker | 199 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 1 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 393 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 11 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 393 yd | |
| Wonderful | 213 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 944 yd | |
| China Garden | 1 Maidenbower Square, Maidenbower | 972 yd | |
| Pizza Time Crawley | Pizza Time, 239 Three Bridges Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Cash And Carry | 192 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 941 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 81 Tomlin Court, Commonwealth Drive | 942 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 8 Maidenbower Square, Maidenbower | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Green Playing Fields Ashburnham Road | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Jubilee Field JUBILEE WALK | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Healthy Balanced Generation @ Oriel MAIDENBOWER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Three Bridges Playing Field haslett avenue | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Pound Hill Playing Fields Knepp Close | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Crawley Leisure Centre (Closed) Haslett Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 861 yd |
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Maidenbower Junior School Maidenbower Drive | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 103.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.