Tinsley Close is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH10 8AY is located in the Three Bridges electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tinsley Close, Crawley, RH10 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH10 8GG, RH10 8AJ, RH10 2AJ, RH10 8AL, RH10 8AQ, RH10 8AW, RH10 8AP, RH10 1BE, RH10 1SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH10 8AY is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 46.5% | 45.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 53.5% | 54.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 | 39.5% | 37.5% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 47% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 54.5% | 52.8% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.3% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 13.6% | 12.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 13.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 17% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 31.6% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.4% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 12.3% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 5% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 75.3% | 69.6% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 68.1% 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 | 77.8% | 68.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 13% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 68.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 19.9% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 4.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 9.1% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tinsley Close was 176.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.6% higher than the Pound Hill North & Forge Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tinsley Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood and the 43rd highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Tinsley Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-11-01 | £428,279 |
| 2 Tinsley Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-10-28 | £600,636 |
| 11 Tinsley Close, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-03-22 | £441,079 |
| 7 Tinsley Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2023-03-28 | £452,283 |
| 2 Tinsley Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2019-09-27 | £546,278 |
| Full-Time Employee | 191 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 53 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Mount Primary School Grattons Drive , Pound Hill RH10 3AG | - not rated | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Mount Primary School Grattons Drive , Pound Hill RH10 3AG | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Bridges Primary School Gales Place , Three Bridges RH10 1QG | 2out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Infant School Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Hill Infant Academy Crawley Lane , Pound Hill RH10 7EB | - not rated | 1,360 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 | 1,529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Green Middle School Langley Drive , Langley Green RH11 7PF | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bell Middle School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 3,428 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 | 266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick Mill Lane , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | - not rated | 266 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | - not rated | 3,512 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 | 1,944 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross RC School Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED | - not rated | 3,721 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 | 1,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,785 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 | 1,369 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity School Crawley Atlantic House , Hazelwick Avenue RH10 1QQ | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Court School County Oak Cottage, 9 Amberley Court , RH11 7XL | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Links College North Worth Annex , Turners Hill Road RH10 7RW | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 2,627 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Coffee Shop, Tesco Superstore | 529 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Rentokil | Compass House, Manor Royal | 742 yd | |
| Real Barbeque And Bar | 1 Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 858 yd | |
| Treasure Chest Softplay Centre | Treasure Chest, Unit 1 | 950 yd | |
| Eurest At Royal Mail | Gatwick Mail Centre, James Watt Way | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Sports & Social Club | Oakwood Sports And Social, Tinsley Lane | 534 yd | |
| Tavern On The Green | Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 858 yd | |
| Crawley Lawn Tennis Club | Hazelwick Avenue, Three Bridges | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Superstore, Bycroft Way | 529 yd | |
| Kings Garden | 4 Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 858 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Take Away, 1 Hazelwick Avenue | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Petrol Station, Tesco Superstore | 529 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Bycroft Way | 529 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 5 Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill | 858 yd | |
| Iceland | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 941 yd | |
| Lidl | 263 - 269 Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Gatwick) (Closed) Tinsley Lane South | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 145 yd |
| Hazelwick School HAZELWICK SCHOOL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Oakwood Sports And Social Club SOUTH SPORTS GROUND SOUTH SPORTS GROUND TINSLEY LANE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Crawley Lawn Tennis Club HAZELWICK AVENUE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Grattons (Crawley) Indoor Bowls Club GRATTONS DRIVE | indoor bowls | 730 yd |
| Milton Mount Primary School GRATTONS DRIVE | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Grattons Playing Field Grattons Drive | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Northgate Playing Fields Woodfield Road | grass pitches | 905 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 | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.