Fir Tree Close, Crawley, RH11 7LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH11 7LS has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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	46.3%	47%	0.7%	51.0%	-4.0%
Male	53.7%	53%	-0.7%	49.0%	4.0%

Partnership Status

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 7LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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	37.4%	31.6%	-5.8%	37.9%	-6.3%
Married: Opposite sex	45.7%	56.3%	10.6%	44.2%	12.1%
Separated	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.5%	5.6%	-3.9%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	5.8%	4.8%	-1.0%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

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	49.3%	45.9%	-3.4%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	29.7%	38.1%	8.4%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	16.2%	13.5%	-2.7%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	3.7%	2.1%	-1.6%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.6%	16%	-6.6%	18.2%	-2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	13.9%	-2.6%	9.6%	4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	16.9%	1.7%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	7.8%	3.7%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	16%	2.8%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	21.4%	27.7%	6.3%	33.8%	-6.1%
Other	7%	1.7%	-5.3%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	4.7%	5.4%	0.7%	3.1%	2.3%
Pakistani	4.7%	8.3%	3.6%	2.7%	5.6%
Other Asian	4.1%	1.8%	-2.3%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	5.1%	1.8%	-3.3%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Mixed Other	1.7%	2.5%	0.8%	0.8%	1.7%
White	75.7%	75.9%	0.2%	81.4%	-5.5%
Arab	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	2.4%	1.1%	-1.3%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.6% 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	73%	79.6%	6.6%	83.2%	-3.6%
European Union	8.4%	10.4%	2.0%	6.1%	4.3%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	9.1%	2.5%	-6.6%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	8.4%	5.7%	-2.7%	5.6%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	72%	79.6%	7.6%	83.2%	-3.6%
10+ Years	3%	11.1%	8.1%	9.8%	1.3%
5-10 Years	6.8%	4.3%	-2.5%	2.9%	1.4%
2-5 Years	9.5%	2.1%	-7.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	8.8%	2.9%	-5.9%	1.9%	1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.7%	76.7%	1.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Italy	2.1%	0.6%	1.5%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Lithuania	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
North Africa	1.8%	0.1%	1.7%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.6%	37.2%	-8.6%
Christian	46.1%	46.2%	-0.1%
Hindu	3.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Muslim	13.9%	6.5%	7.4%
Sikh	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Fir Tree Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fir Tree Close was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Ifield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fir Tree Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Ifield and the 127th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,800

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RH11 7LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fir Tree Close are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Crawley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fir Tree Close, Crawley, RH11 7LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH11 7LS

Average Price
£489,833

Semi-Detached
£440,512

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£499,697

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fir Tree Close

Average Price
£471,750

Semi-Detached
£352,111

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£498,337

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fir Tree CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Fir Tree Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£595,000	2021-09-24	£660,891
8 Fir Tree Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2015-04-27	£522,396
2 Fir Tree Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£257,500	2013-12-19	£416,569
8 Fir Tree Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2013-10-14	£529,637
9 Fir Tree Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2011-09-09	£459,249

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH11 7LS

Employment

RH11 7LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	16
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	20
Transport and storage	20
Accommodation and food service activities	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	11
Construction	11
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	615 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langley Green Primary Stagelands , RH11 7PF	3out of 4	747 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School The Mardens , Ifield RH11 0AQ	2out of 4	1,234 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Green Primary School West Green Drive , RH11 7EL	3out of 4	1,647 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Mill Primary Academy Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL	3out of 4	1,923 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB	3out of 4	1,708 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG	3out of 4	2,588 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX	3out of 4	2,997 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE	3out of 4	3,162 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD	2out of 4	4,055 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gatwick School 23 Gatwick Road , RH10 9TP	3out of 4	3,264 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,396 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX	3out of 4	2,116 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ	- not rated	4,298 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU	- not rated	5,394 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Express Dosa Club	8 Langley Parade, Langley Green	442 yd
Langley Green Cafe/Sizzler Peri Peri	Langley Green Cafe, 14 Langley Parade	487 yd
Toby Carvery The Barn	Toby Carvery, The Barn	1,022 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dr Samuel Johnson	Doctor Samuel Johnson, Langley Parade	442 yd
Popes Mead Bowling Club	Ifield Avenue, Ifield	494 yd
Crawley Rugby Football Club	Willoughby Fields Pavilion, Ifield Avenue	585 yd
Ewhurst Wood Sports & Social Club	Labour Supporters Club, Ifield Avenue	585 yd
Royal Oak	The Royal Oak, Ifield Green	893 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kebab Centre	Kebab And Pizza Centre, 3 Langley Parade		442 yd
Mr Chips	15 Langley Parade, Langley Green		442 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	17 - 19 Langley Parade, Langley Green		442 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Crawley Rugby Football Club WILLOUGHBY FIELDS PAVILION WILLOUGHBY FIELDS PAVILION IFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	492 yd
Langley Green Playing Field Cherry Lane	grass pitches	528 yd
Langley Green Primary School STAGELANDS	grass pitches	565 yd
Crawley Gurdwara And Sports Centre THE GURDWARA & SPORTS CENTRE THE GURDWARA & SPORTS CENTRE IFIELD GREEN	grass pitches	905 yd
Catherington School (Closed) Martyrs Avenue	grass pitches	981 yd
Ewhurst Place Ifield Drive	grass pitches	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	51 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10.73 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RH11 7LS