Buckswood Drive is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 8HP 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 Buckswood Drive, Crawley, RH11 8HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 8HS, RH11 8HT, RH11 8LF, RH11 8LG, RH11 8HR, RH11 8HN, RH11 8HW, RH11 8LJ, RH11 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH11 8HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 49.5% | 53.5% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 46.5% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 31.1% | 33.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 44.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 10.6% | -5.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 11.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 37% | 39% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 39% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 16.8% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 14.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 17.6% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 19.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 10.2% | 5.3% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 10.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.8% | 74.7% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 86.1% | 78.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 78.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckswood Drive was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Bewbush & North Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckswood Drive has the 46th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bewbush & North Broadfield and the 160th highest crime rate of 367 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Buckswood Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2026-04-10 | £330,000 |
| 26 Buckswood Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2017-04-21 | £433,980 |
| 4 Buckswood Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-02-17 | £373,722 |
| 4 Buckswood Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2014-10-30 | £336,961 |
| 14 Buckswood Drive, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2013-04-05 | £406,127 |
RH11 8HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Primary School Dichling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Community First School Kidborough Road , RH11 8HW | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Community Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW | - not rated | 253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfield Primary School Waterfield Gardens , Bewbush RH11 8RA | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gossops Green Community Middle School Kidborough Road , RH11 8HW | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewbush Community Middle School Dorsten Square , Bewbush RH11 8XW | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Middle School, Crawley Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 3out of 4 | 2,275 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 | 1,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL | - not rated | 5,334 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 | 2,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 2,795 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 | 5,422 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 | 1,498 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 2,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School | Holy Trinity C Of E School, Buckswood Drive | 672 yd | |
| Subway At Ifield Shell | Motor Fuel Ltd, Service Station | 727 yd | |
| Bewbush Centre Cafe | Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square | 756 yd | |
| Roller Disco | Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square | 756 yd | |
| Subway At Apple Green Service Station | Spar At, Apple Green Service Station | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 262 yd | |
| Goffs Manor | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 1,056 yd | |
| Goffs Park Social Club | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 3 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 262 yd | |
| New Mango's In | 2 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 262 yd | |
| Fish 'R' Us | 4 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 262 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa John's Pizza, 1 Gossops Parade | 304 yd | |
| Mister H | 12 Dorsten Square, Bewbush | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Dorsten Square Shops, 2 - 6 Dorsten Square | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gossops Green Primary School KIDBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Gossops Green Playing Fields Dormans | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | 676 yd | |
| Bewbush Centre DORSTEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Mill Primary Academy IFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Bewbush Green Playing Fields Mercury Close | grass pitches | 1,065 yd |
| Bewbush Leisure Centre (Closed) Breezehurst Drive | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,078 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.