Greenacres is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 6SQ 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 6SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 6SG, RH10 6RZ, RH10 6JZ, RH10 6SJ, RH10 6LG, RH10 6SA, RH10 6SE, RH10 6SF, RH10 6SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH10 6SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 31.8% | 31% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 43.4% | 42.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 40.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.8% | 18.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 17.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 26.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.6% | 81.9% | -10.7% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 90.8% | 82.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 82.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenacres was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Furnace Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenacres has the 8th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Furnace Green and the 147th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Greenacres, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-01-13 | £445,200 |
| 42 Greenacres, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £405,500 | 2022-02-11 | £457,266 |
| 34 Greenacres, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-07-25 | £487,615 |
| 34 Greenacres, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-02-20 | £531,500 |
| 42 Greenacres, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2013-03-19 | £444,107 |
RH10 6SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 438 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Bridges Junior School Gales Drive , Three Bridges RH10 1PD | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Bridges Primary School Gales Place , Three Bridges RH10 1QG | 2out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert May County First School Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 1,162 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 | 1,225 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary Barnfield Road , Northgate RH10 8DP | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Middle School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 2,172 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 | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 4out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick Mill Lane , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 3out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 2,311 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 | 1,665 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC School Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED | - not rated | 3,565 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 | 1,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,218 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 | 3,319 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 | 849 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Crawley Atlantic House , Hazelwick Avenue RH10 1QQ | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Links College North Worth Annex , Turners Hill Road RH10 7RW | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 272 yd | |
| Sutherland House Canteen | Sutherland House, Russell Way | 348 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe At St. Andrew's Church | St Andrews Church Of England Church, Furnace Place | 404 yd | |
| Furnace Green Cafe | 4 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 522 yd | |
| The Hawth | Hawth Avenue, Furnace Green | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charcoal Burner | Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 558 yd | |
| Crawley Jubilee Club | Jubilee Walk, Three Bridges | 595 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 181 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 742 yd | |
| The Moonraker | 199 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 742 yd | |
| Three Bridges Cricket Club | Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 1 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 522 yd | |
| Fish Plaice | 11 Furnace Parade, Furnace Green | 522 yd | |
| Wonderful | 213 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 775 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 85 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 855 yd | |
| Deenos Pizza And Grill | 67 Gales Drive, Three Bridges | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 81 Tomlin Court, Commonwealth Drive | 704 yd | |
| Tanya Cash And Carry | 192 Three Bridges Road, Three Bridges | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Field JUBILEE WALK | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Three Bridges Playing Field haslett avenue | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Crawley Leisure Centre (Closed) Haslett Avenue | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Furnace Green Playing Fields Ashburnham Road | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Three Bridges Primary School GALES DRIVE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Pound Hill Playing Fields Knepp Close | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Healthy Balanced Generation @ Oriel MAIDENBOWER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 930 yd |
| Southgate Playing Fields Southgate Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
| Loppets Road Playing Field Loppets Road | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Fit4Less (Crawley) DENVALE TRADE PARK DENVALE TRADE PARK HASLETT AVENUE EAST | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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 | 167 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.