Harper Drive is in Maidenbower, Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 7LD is located in the Maidenbower electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harper Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 7LX, RH10 7NA, RH10 7NE, RH10 7LB, RH10 7LW, RH10 7LN, RH10 7ND, RH10 7LA, RH10 7NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH10 7LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.9% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.1% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RH10 7LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.5% | 26.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 62.5% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.6% | 60.5% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 30.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around RH10 7LD this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 20.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 23% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 33.7% | -3.5% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85% | 85.6% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 88.2% | 87.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 87.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harper Drive was 9.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Maidenbower average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harper Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Maidenbower and the 14th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Harper Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-02-10 | £584,615 |
| 53 Harper Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £553,000 | 2022-10-12 | £568,225 |
| 3 Harper Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £635,500 | 2022-07-12 | £691,048 |
| 53 Harper Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-04-26 | £589,424 |
| 19 Harper Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-05-19 | £581,875 |
RH10 7LD 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Infant School and Nursery Salterns Road , Maidenbower RH10 7JE | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenbower Junior School Harvest Road , Maidenbower RH10 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery Harvest Road , Maidenbower RH10 7RA | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Weald Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Primary School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 1,574 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 | 1,630 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Middle School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary Barnfield Road , Northgate RH10 8DP | - not rated | 3,517 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 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 3out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 4out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick Mill Lane , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | - not rated | 3,382 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,379 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC School Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED | - not rated | 4,935 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 | 2,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 2,899 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 | 4,935 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 | 1,782 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Links College North Worth Annex , Turners Hill Road RH10 7RW | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Crawley Atlantic House , Hazelwick Avenue RH10 1QQ | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 2,887 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 2,964 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGI Friday's | Unit 6, Crawley Leisure Park | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrublands Residents Club | 20A Laurel Close, Furnace Green | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Balanced Generation @ Oriel MAIDENBOWER LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Maidenbower Park MAIDENBOWER PAVILION MAIDENBOWER PAVILION | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 979 yd |
| Tilgate Forest Golf Centre TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE FOREST GOLF CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | golf | 1,088 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.