Overdene Drive is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 8DU is located in the Gossops Green & North East Broadfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Overdene Drive, Crawley, RH11 8DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 8DY, RH11 8DT, RH11 8DX, RH11 8RH, RH11 8DZ, RH11 8BJ, RH11 8HA, RH11 8EA, RH11 8ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH11 8DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 51.9% | 53.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 8DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 28.6% | 31.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 51.2% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 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 | 38.6% | 46.4% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 36.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 12.6% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.5% | 13.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 15.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.3% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 25.2% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.6% | 85.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 90.6% | 88.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 88.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.3% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overdene Drive was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Bewbush & North Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Overdene Drive has the 37th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bewbush & North Broadfield and the 158th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurovans Overdene Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2022-12-09 | £697,293 |
| 2 Overdene Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-02-11 | £372,484 |
| 8 Overdene Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-05-19 | £359,833 |
| 6 Overdene Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-02-02 | £390,128 |
| 6 Overdene Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2007-04-20 | £190,055 |
RH11 8DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill Primary Academy Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW | 2out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School The Mardens , Ifield RH11 0AQ | 2out of 4 | 944 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfield Primary School Waterfield Gardens , Bewbush RH11 8RA | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Green Primary School West Green Drive , RH11 7EL | 3out of 4 | 1,265 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 | 456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,782 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 | 765 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 3,274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway At Ifield Shell | Motor Fuel Ltd, Service Station | 0 yd | |
| Subway At Apple Green Service Station | Spar At, Apple Green Service Station | 642 yd | |
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School | Holy Trinity C Of E School, Buckswood Drive | 956 yd | |
| Squires Garden Centre Cafe | Squires Garden Centre, Horsham Road | 967 yd | |
| IGrill | 194 Ifield Drive, Ifield | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 522 yd | |
| Goffs Manor | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 836 yd | |
| Goffs Park Social Club | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 3 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 522 yd | |
| New Mango's In | 2 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 522 yd | |
| Fish 'R' Us | 4 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 522 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa John's Pizza, 1 Gossops Parade | 538 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 206 Ifield Drive, Ifield | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co-Op, 192 Ifield Drive | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Primary Academy IFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Gossops Green Playing Fields Dormans | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 483 yd |
| Gossops Green Primary School KIDBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Manor Green College LADY MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Rusper Road Playing Field Rusper Road | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | 960 yd | |
| St Margaret'S C Of E Primary School THE MARDENS | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 249.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.