Ryelands is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 8EJ 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 Ryelands, Crawley, RH11 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 8EL, RH11 8HA, RH11 8EQ, RH11 8EH, RH11 8EN, RH11 8EE, RH11 8DT, RH11 8EF, RH11 8EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH11 8EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 35.5% | 29.9% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 46.5% | 7.1% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 10.3% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 44.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -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 | 21.3% | 19.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 16.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8.8% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 12.5% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 24.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% 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% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 89.1% | 85.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 86.2% | 78.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 78.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 15.3% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.2% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryelands was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% lower than the Bewbush & North Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ryelands has the 29th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bewbush & North Broadfield and the 108th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Ryelands, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2021-03-02 | £267,970 |
| 21 Ryelands, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-10-22 | £278,353 |
| 19 Ryelands, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2020-09-25 | £244,497 |
| 23 Ryelands, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2019-10-14 | £242,959 |
| 20 Ryelands, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-10-03 | £240,101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gossops Green Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW | 2out of 4 | 334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mill Primary Academy Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfield Primary School Waterfield Gardens , Bewbush RH11 8RA | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School The Mardens , Ifield RH11 0AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Green Primary School West Green Drive , RH11 7EL | 3out of 4 | 1,353 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 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 3,847 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 | 4,907 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 | 959 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 3,064 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 | 211 yd | |
| Subway At Apple Green Service Station | Spar At, Apple Green Service Station | 487 yd | |
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School | Holy Trinity C Of E School, Buckswood Drive | 749 yd | |
| Squires Garden Centre Cafe | Squires Garden Centre, Horsham Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 417 yd | |
| Goffs Manor | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 720 yd | |
| Goffs Park Social Club | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 3 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 417 yd | |
| New Mango's In | 2 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 417 yd | |
| Fish 'R' Us | 4 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 417 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa John's Pizza, 1 Gossops Parade | 457 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gossops Green Playing Fields Dormans | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Gossops Green Primary School KIDBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Mill Primary Academy IFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | 753 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Manor Green College LADY MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Rusper Road Playing Field Rusper Road | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.