Taunton Close is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 7XT is located in the Pound Hill South & Worth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taunton Close, Crawley, RH10 7XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 7SF, RH10 7XF, RH10 7SG, RH10 7FY, RH10 7FX, RH10 7SN, RH10 7XJ, RH10 7XL, RH10 7SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH10 7XT 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 | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.1% | 0.2% | 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 7XT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 34.6% | 27.5% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 59.5% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 53.6% | 46.8% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 40.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 7XT this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 7.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 20% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 11.4% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 43.6% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 85.4% | 80.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 89.4% | 80.1% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 80.1% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.2% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taunton Close was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Pound Hill North & Forge Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taunton Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood and the 107th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Taunton Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2025-03-28 | £448,872 |
| 5 Taunton Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-06-13 | £531,307 |
| 18 Taunton Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-06-18 | £491,410 |
| 24 Taunton Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2018-11-19 | £642,382 |
| 18 Taunton Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £403,972 | 2018-09-27 | £478,351 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Hill Infant Academy Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Mount Primary School Grattons Drive , Pound Hill RH10 3AG | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenbower Infant School Harvest Road , Maidenbower RH10 7RA | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenbower Junior School Harvest Road , Maidenbower RH10 7RA | 3out of 4 | 1,348 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 | 1,796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Community 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 | 2,829 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 | 3,261 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burstow Park School Antlands Lane , Burstow RH6 9TF | - not rated | 3,661 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth School Paddockhurst Road , Turners Hill RH10 4SD | - not rated | 3,749 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copthorne Preparatory School Effingham Lane , Copthorne RH10 3HR | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 4,678 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing | Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing, Health Club | 733 yd | |
| The Granary | 5 Pound Hill Parade, Pound Hill | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Inn | Balcombe Road, Pound Hill | 295 yd | |
| Hillcrest Social Club | St Edward Confessor Roman Catholic Church, Hillcrest Close | 346 yd | |
| Frogshole Farm | Maidenbower Drive, Maidenbower | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oriental Take Away | 3 Pound Hill Parade, Pound Hill | 750 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 7 Pound Hill Parade | 750 yd | |
| The Master Fryer | 1 Pound Hill Parade, Pound Hill | 750 yd | |
| Rehmani's Bombay Dhaba | Quality Dry Cleaners And Launderette, 10 Pound Hill Parade | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food, Balcombe Road | 337 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co-op, 8 Pound Hill Parade | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Crawley) Crabbet Park Crabbet Park Turners Hill Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 693 yd |
| Pound Hill Junior School CRAWLEY LANE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Pound Hill Playing Fields Knepp Close | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.