Rectory Lane is in Ifield, Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 0NQ is located in the Ifield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Lane, Ifield, Crawley, RH11 0NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 0NW, RH11 0NR, RH11 0ND, RH11 0NP, RH11 0NG, RH11 0NT, RH11 0NS, RH11 0NH, RH11 7GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH11 0NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.8% | 49.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 RH11 0NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 27.2% | 28.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 55.3% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 3.4% | -10.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 43.1% | 51% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 13.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 19.3% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 10.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 21.7% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 21% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 97% | 87.3% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 94.9% | 88.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 88.8% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Lane was 175.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% higher than the Ifield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Ifield and the 44th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office Cottage Rectory Lane, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1999-01-11 | £568,282 |
RH11 0NQ 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School, Crawley Hare Lane , Langley Green RH11 7PZ | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School The Mardens , Ifield RH11 0AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Green Primary Stagelands , RH11 7PF | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mill Primary Academy Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Green Primary School West Green Drive , RH11 7EL | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 3,755 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,162 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 2,466 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 4,153 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 4,961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock Cafe | Kilmarnock Farm, Charlwood Road | 678 yd | |
| Cafe De Triv at Trivelles Gatwick Hotel | Cafe De Triv at Trivelles Gatwick Hotel, Trivelles Gatwick Hotel | 678 yd | |
| Zari Contemporary Indian Cuisine | Zari Indian Restaurant, 212 - 214 Ifield Drive | 691 yd | |
| IGrill | 194 Ifield Drive, Ifield | 691 yd | |
| New Rainbow House | 202 Ifield Drive, Ifield | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, Ifield Green | 81 yd | |
| Crawley Rugby Football Club | Willoughby Fields Pavilion, Ifield Avenue | 480 yd | |
| Ewhurst Wood Sports & Social Club | Labour Supporters Club, Ifield Avenue | 480 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Ifield Street, Ifield | 591 yd | |
| Ifield Barn Theatre Club | Ifield Theatre Club, Ifield Street | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fryer | 206 Ifield Drive, Ifield | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-Op, 192 Ifield Drive | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley Gurdwara And Sports Centre THE GURDWARA & SPORTS CENTRE THE GURDWARA & SPORTS CENTRE IFIELD GREEN | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Ifield Green Playing Fields RUSPER ROAD | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Crawley Rugby Football Club WILLOUGHBY FIELDS PAVILION WILLOUGHBY FIELDS PAVILION IFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| St Margaret'S C Of E Primary School THE MARDENS | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Manor Green College LADY MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Ewhurst Place Ifield Drive | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.