Blackdown Close, Southgate, Crawley, RH11 8EZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH11 8EZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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	51.5%	54.4%	2.9%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	48.5%	45.6%	-2.9%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

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	24.5%	27.8%	3.3%	37.9%	-10.1%
Married: Opposite sex	37.4%	39.4%	2.0%	44.2%	-4.8%
Married: Same sex	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	1.9%	3.9%	2.0%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	7.1%	8.3%	1.2%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	27.7%	19.4%	-8.3%	6.1%	13.3%

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	35.6%	34.2%	-1.4%	48.4%	-14.2%
Good health	34.4%	40.1%	5.7%	33.6%	6.5%
Fair health	22.7%	21.8%	-0.9%	12.7%	9.1%
Bad health	6.1%	4%	-2.1%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	35.5%	16.9%	-18.6%	18.2%	-1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	14.1%	-0.1%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.3%	13.6%	3.3%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	8.5%	5.3%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	13%	2.7%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	20%	31.1%	11.1%	33.8%	-2.7%
Other	6.5%	2.8%	-3.7%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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	0.6%	1%	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	6.7%	10%	3.3%	3.1%	6.9%
Pakistani	2.5%	4.5%	2.0%	2.7%	1.8%
Other Asian	4.9%	1%	-3.9%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	3%	3.0%	2.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	0.8%	0.7%
White	79.8%	73.6%	-6.2%	81.4%	-7.8%
Arab	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0.6%	1%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.3% 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	74.2%	69.3%	-4.9%	83.2%	-13.9%
European Union	5.5%	13.9%	8.4%	6.1%	7.8%
Africa	6.1%	6.4%	0.3%	2.7%	3.7%
Middle East and Asia	11%	9.9%	-1.1%	5.6%	4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.2%	70%	-4.2%	83.2%	-13.2%
10+ Years	1.2%	13%	11.8%	9.8%	3.2%
5-10 Years	3.7%	3%	-0.7%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	6.7%	5.5%	-1.2%	2.2%	3.3%
Less than 2 years	14.1%	8.5%	-5.6%	1.9%	6.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.5%	76.7%	-8.2%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	2.5%	0.3%	2.2%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Romania	8.4%	0.9%	7.5%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
North Africa	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	3.9%	1.2%	2.7%
South-East Asia	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.4%	37.2%	-15.8%
Christian	51.2%	46.2%	5.0%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	8.5%	1.7%	6.8%
Muslim	9%	6.5%	2.5%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Blackdown Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackdown Close was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Northgate & West Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blackdown Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northgate & West Green and the 140th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

🔎 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. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RH11 8EZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Blackdown Close are based on 12 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 Blackdown Close, Southgate, Crawley, RH11 8EZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH11 8EZ

Average Price
£454,717

Semi-Detached
£463,987

Terraced
£451,009

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackdown Close

Average Price
£470,550

Semi-Detached
£484,198

Terraced
£466,001

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackdown CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Blackdown Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£365,000	2020-03-09	£452,790
2 Blackdown Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£345,000	2019-04-17	£428,488
2 Blackdown Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2019-04-09	£409,858
7 Blackdown Close, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£281,000	2014-02-03	£478,472
5 Blackdown Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2013-07-12	£492,706

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH11 8EZ

Employment

RH11 8EZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in RH11 8EZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	70
Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	14
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Administrative and support service activities	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Transport and storage	11
Human health and social work activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Manufacturing	6
Construction	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Education	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Other	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hilltop Primary School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL	3out of 4	85 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG	1out of 4	347 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD	3out of 4	925 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadfield Primary Academy Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD	3out of 4	949 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA	3out of 4	1,062 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	845 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD	2out of 4	921 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE	3out of 4	1,126 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB	3out of 4	1,805 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW	3out of 4	2,807 yd	Community school	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	4,612 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ	- not rated	1,205 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX	3out of 4	1,414 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU	4out of 4	1,995 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU	- not rated	2,784 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Handcross Park School London Road , Handcross RH17 6HF	- not rated	5,387 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Southgate Children And Family Centre	Southgate Primary School, Barrington Road	221 yd
Loving Hut	1 Southgate Parade, Southgate	440 yd
Strong Flavours	6 Southgate Parade, Southgate	441 yd
The Gate Coffee Shop	St Marys Church Of England Church And Hall, Wakehurst Drive	516 yd
Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant	2 - 4 High Street, West Green	884 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Moon	Brighton Road, Southgate	213 yd
Downsman	The Downsman, Wakehurst Drive	413 yd
Crawley Town Football & Social Club Tea Bars And Redz Bar	Broadfield Stadium, Brighton Road	761 yd
Railway	2 - 4 Brighton Road, Southgate	788 yd
Goffs Manor	Old Horsham Road, Southgate	852 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Trawler Fish Bar	11 Southgate Parade, Southgate	440 yd
Southgate Fish And Chips	22 Brighton Road, Southgate	788 yd
Mazza	10 Brighton Road, Southgate	814 yd
New Uncle Harry's	New Uncle Harrys, 14 Tilgate Parade	1,059 yd
Pizza Go Go	4 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate	1,059 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate	404 yd
Asda	Pegler Way, West Green	956 yd
The Co-operative Group	Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade	1,059 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hilltop Primary School DITCHLING HILL	grass pitches	176 yd
Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch	581 yd
Thomas Bennett Community College ASHDOWN DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	605 yd
Broadfield Rathlin Road Playing Field (Closed) Rathlin Road	grass pitches	608 yd
Crawley Town Fc (Broadfield Stadium) THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM WINFIELD WAY	grass pitches	737 yd
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School SOUTHGATE DRIVE	grass pitches	836 yd
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy ANDERSON ROAD	grass pitches	922 yd
Broadfield Primary Academy VULCAN CLOSE	grass pitches	923 yd
St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY	grass pitches	986 yd
Inspire Fitness Club ARORA HOTEL ARORA HOTEL SOUTHGATE AVENUE	health and fitness suite	997 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	51.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.44 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.44 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.98 Mbit/s

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