Waddington Close is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 8NY is located in the Bewbush & North Broadfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waddington Close, Crawley, RH11 8NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 8NN, RH11 8NX, RH11 8NZ, RH11 8NS, RH11 8NP, RH11 8NU, RH11 8BH, RH11 8NT, RH11 8QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH11 8NY has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 46.6% | 48% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 52% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 41.2% | 41.9% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 37.3% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 48.3% | 50% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 21.3% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 18.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 20.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.2% | -11.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 0.8% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 76% | 79.1% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 71.8% | 68.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 17.9% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 69.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 18.9% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 4.3% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 9.2% | 0.5% | 8.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waddington Close was 106.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.7% lower than the Bewbush & North Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waddington Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bewbush & North Broadfield and the 94th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.7 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 much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Perkstead Court Waddington Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2013-11-06 | £296,563 |
| 7 Perkstead Court Waddington Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2013-03-22 | £260,304 |
| 20 Perkstead Court Waddington Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2012-02-21 | £325,953 |
| 10 Perkstead Court Waddington Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £164,950 | 2008-04-17 | £300,352 |
| 18 Perkstead Court Waddington Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-07-13 | £313,741 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Transport and storage | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bewbush Academy Dorsten Place , Bewbush RH11 8XW | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Primary School Seymour Road , Broadfield RH11 9ES | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW | 2out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfield Primary School Waterfield Gardens , Bewbush RH11 8RA | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary Academy Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 493 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 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 4,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handcross Park School London Road , Handcross RH17 6HF | - not rated | 5,162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewbush Community Nursery | Bewbush Children And Family Centre, Dorsten Square | 360 yd | |
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School | Holy Trinity C Of E School, Buckswood Drive | 586 yd | |
| Bewbush Centre Cafe | Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square | 732 yd | |
| Roller Disco | Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square | 732 yd | |
| Squires Garden Centre Cafe | Squires Garden Centre, Horsham Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Bay | Broadfield Barton, Broadfield | 840 yd | |
| The Windmill | Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mister H | 12 Dorsten Square, Bewbush | 732 yd | |
| Al Naseeb | 11 Dorsten Square, Bewbush | 732 yd | |
| Raj Tandoori - Raj Kebab/Pizzalicious | Raj Tandoori, 8 Broadfield Barton | 840 yd | |
| Mr Chen Chinese Takeaway | 42 Broadfield Barton, Broadfield | 840 yd | |
| Troy Kebab, Fish And Chips | Troy Fish And Chips, 10 Broadfield Barton | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Dorsten Square Shops, 2 - 6 Dorsten Square | 732 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, 3 Broadfield Barton | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | 585 yd | |
| Seymour Primary School SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Bewbush Centre DORSTEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Bewbush Leisure Centre (Closed) Breezehurst Drive | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 768 yd |
| Breezehurst Drive DOUSTER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Broadfield Community Centre BROADFIELD BARTON | 891 yd | |
| Gossops Green Primary School KIDBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Broadfield Rathlin Road Playing Field (Closed) Rathlin Road | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Gossops Green Playing Fields Dormans | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.