Smalls Mead is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 7DN is located in the Northgate & West Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smalls Mead, Crawley, RH11 7DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 7UL, RH11 7BE, RH11 7BB, RH11 7BG, RH11 7EA, RH11 7BQ, RH11 7DL, RH11 7BA, RH11 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH11 7DN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 52.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 33.9% | 38.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 46.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 47.7% | 53.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 10.2% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 24.1% | 25.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 16.9% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 25.8% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 78.3% | 68.3% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 74.3% | 67.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 15.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 67.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 18.1% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 4.1% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 3.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smalls Mead was 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% lower than the Northgate & West Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Smalls Mead has the 5th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northgate & West Green and the 138th lowest crime rate of 367 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Smalls Mead, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-11-29 | £461,470 |
| 7 Smalls Mead, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2020-05-27 | £405,446 |
| 17 Smalls Mead, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-04-06 | £443,908 |
| 2 Smalls Mead, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2019-11-21 | £417,864 |
| 26 Smalls Mead, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2019-02-25 | £445,982 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Green Primary School West Green Drive , RH11 7EL | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School The Mardens , Ifield RH11 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School The Mardens , Ifield RH11 0AQ | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate First School Green Lane , Northgate RH10 8DX | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Green Middle School Langley Drive , Langley Green RH11 7PF | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Middle School, Crawley Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross RC School Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL | - not rated | 3,742 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 | 1,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,146 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 | 3,724 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 | 627 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,403 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS Shop And Coffee Shop At Crawley Hospital | Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive | 96 yd | |
| Crawley Hospital (Main Kitchen) | Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive | 96 yd | |
| Pop Inn Cafe | 58 Ewhurst Road, West Green | 445 yd | |
| McDonalds | Asda, Pegler Way | 459 yd | |
| Snack Bar Otijolo | Snack Bar O Tijolo, 4 Ifield Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | The Swan Inn, Horsham Road | 242 yd | |
| Bar 7 | 6 - 7 Pegler Way, West Green | 381 yd | |
| Jubilee Oak | 6 Grand Parade, High Street | 466 yd | |
| Medusa Cocktail Bar | 50 - 54 High Street, West Green | 487 yd | |
| Shades | 85 High Street, Northgate | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dragon | 59 Ifield Road, West Green | 226 yd | |
| Smashed Bros | 4 Pegler Way, West Green | 422 yd | |
| Golden City | 54 Ewhurst Road, West Green | 445 yd | |
| West Green Fish Bar | 56 Ewhurst Road, West Green | 445 yd | |
| Chikito's Peri Peri | 1 Grand Parade, High Street | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Pegler Way, West Green | 459 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Superstore, Crawley Avenue | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Crawley) PEGLER COURT PEGLER COURT PEGLER WAY | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| West Green Ifield Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 620 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Crawley Central West Green) CRAWLEY LEISURE PARK CRAWLEY LEISURE PARK LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| The Gym (Crawley) THE PAVILION THE PAVILION QUEENS SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Ewhurst Place Ifield Drive | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| St Margaret'S C Of E Primary School THE MARDENS | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,041 yd |
| Manor Green College LADY MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.