The Paddock is in Crawley and in Mid Sussex district. RH10 7RQ is located in the Pound Hill South & Worth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Paddock, Crawley, RH10 7RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 7TD, RH10 7RH, RH10 7HP, RH10 7BD, RH10 7RJ, RH10 7SH, RH10 7XS, RH10 7FL, RH10 7SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH10 7RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% 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 | 25.5% | 30% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 53.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) 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 | 53.4% | 50% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 7RQ this area, 7.1% 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 | 9.6% | 7.1% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 9.5% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 17.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 27.1% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 31.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.5% | 89.7% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 88.6% | 86.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 86.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 7.9% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddock was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Pound Hill North & Forge Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Paddock has the 13th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood and the 78th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Paddock, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-12-18 | £403,099 |
| 5 The Paddock, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2004-10-01 | £435,246 |
| 7 The Paddock, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2003-03-19 | £432,531 |
| 5 The Paddock, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 1999-08-23 | £461,826 |
| 4 The Paddock, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 1997-12-19 | £527,310 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Hill Infant School Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Infant Academy Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | - not rated | 579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Mount Primary School Grattons Drive , Pound Hill RH10 3AG | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Mount Primary School Grattons Drive , Pound Hill RH10 3AG | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Primary Barnfield Road , Northgate RH10 8DP | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bell Middle School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Middle School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 3,980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 4out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick Mill Lane , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 3out of 4 | 4,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 4,242 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 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC School Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED | - not rated | 5,082 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 | 2,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 2,720 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 | 2,560 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Links College North Worth Annex , Turners Hill Road RH10 7RW | - not rated | 601 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Crawley Atlantic House , Hazelwick Avenue RH10 1QQ | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Convent School Borers Arms Road , Copthorne RH10 3LN | - not rated | 3,397 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granary | 5 Pound Hill Parade, Pound Hill | 648 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing | Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing, Health Club | 850 yd | |
| Real Barbeque And Bar | 1 Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Inn | Balcombe Road, Pound Hill | 269 yd | |
| Hillcrest Social Club | St Edward Confessor Roman Catholic Church, Hillcrest Close | 483 yd | |
| Tavern On The Green | Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oriental Take Away | 3 Pound Hill Parade, Pound Hill | 648 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 7 Pound Hill Parade | 648 yd | |
| The Master Fryer | 1 Pound Hill Parade, Pound Hill | 648 yd | |
| Rehmani's Bombay Dhaba | Quality Dry Cleaners And Launderette, 10 Pound Hill Parade | 648 yd | |
| Kings Garden | 4 Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food, Balcombe Road | 606 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-op, 8 Pound Hill Parade | 648 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 5 Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pound Hill Junior School CRAWLEY LANE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Crawley) Crabbet Park Crabbet Park Turners Hill Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Milton Mount Primary School GRATTONS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.