Rother Crescent is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 8LU 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 Rother Crescent, Crawley, RH11 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 8LY, RH11 8LS, RH11 8LX, RH11 8LJ, RH11 8LT, RH11 8LL, RH11 8LH, RH11 8LZ, RH11 8LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH11 8LU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 52.4% | 48.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.7% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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% | 39.6% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 44% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 52.7% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 33% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.5% | 19.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.7% | 8.5% | -16.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 18.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 18.5% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 28% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% 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 | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 85.4% | 79.9% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 87.7% | 78.4% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 78.4% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 11.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 2.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rother Crescent was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% lower than the Bewbush & North Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rother Crescent has the 46th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bewbush & North Broadfield and the 165th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Rother Crescent, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2022-09-30 | £357,280 |
| 143 Rother Crescent, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2022-08-31 | £363,762 |
| 159 Rother Crescent, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-09-27 | £313,592 |
| 137 Rother Crescent, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-09-19 | £294,460 |
| 153 Rother Crescent, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2012-02-29 | £324,589 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfield Primary School Waterfield Gardens , Bewbush RH11 8RA | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW | 2out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewbush Academy Dorsten Place , Bewbush RH11 8XW | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mill Primary Academy Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Primary School Seymour Road , Broadfield RH11 9ES | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 919 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 | 1,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 4,530 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,577 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 2,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewbush Centre Cafe | Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square | 669 yd | |
| Roller Disco | Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square | 669 yd | |
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School | Holy Trinity C Of E School, Buckswood Drive | 828 yd | |
| Subway At Ifield Shell | Motor Fuel Ltd, Service Station | 831 yd | |
| Bewbush Community Nursery | Bewbush Children And Family Centre, Dorsten Square | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 3 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 314 yd | |
| New Mango's In | 2 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 314 yd | |
| Fish 'R' Us | 4 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 314 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa John's Pizza, 1 Gossops Parade | 323 yd | |
| Mister H | 12 Dorsten Square, Bewbush | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Dorsten Square Shops, 2 - 6 Dorsten Square | 669 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 1 - 2 Dobbins Place | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gossops Green Primary School KIDBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Gossops Green Playing Fields Dormans | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Bewbush Centre DORSTEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | 832 yd | |
| Bewbush Green Playing Fields Mercury Close | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Bewbush West Playing Field BEWBUSH WEST SPORTS PAVILION BEWBUSH WEST SPORTS PAVILION GEMINI CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Bewbush Leisure Centre (Closed) Breezehurst Drive | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,011 yd |
| Mill Primary Academy IFIELD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Breezehurst Drive DOUSTER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.