Old Horsham Road is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 8PF is located in the Southgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Horsham Road, Crawley, RH11 8PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 8PX, RH11 8QR, RH11 8QA, RH11 8PQ, RH11 8ZN, RH11 8JD, RH11 8PJ, RH11 8PY, RH11 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH11 8PF 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 | 49.5% | 50.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.6% | -0.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of RH11 8PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.8% | 33.2% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 55.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 48.8% | 47.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 37.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 18% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 33.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 85.8% | 77.2% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 84.8% | 76.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 76% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 15.4% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.8% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Horsham Road was 133.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% lower than the Northgate & West Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Horsham Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northgate & West Green and the 64th highest crime rate of 367 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Thornhill Old Horsham Road, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-03-20 | £184,064 |
| Flat 6 Thornhill Old Horsham Road, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2013-06-19 | £183,120 |
| Flat 9 Thornhill Old Horsham Road, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2010-05-14 | £195,173 |
| Flat 6 Thornhill Old Horsham Road, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2008-03-28 | £211,758 |
| Flat 8 Thornhill Old Horsham Road, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2008-01-10 | £210,466 |
RH11 8PF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gossops Green Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Community Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW | - not rated | 701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Community First School Kidborough Road , RH11 8HW | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Dichling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 882 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Middle School, Crawley Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewbush Community Middle School Dorsten Square , Bewbush RH11 8XW | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 3out of 4 | 1,538 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 | 1,353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL | - not rated | 4,498 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 | 2,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 2,026 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 | 4,866 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squires Garden Centre Cafe | Squires Garden Centre, Horsham Road | 175 yd | |
| Subway At Apple Green Service Station | Spar At, Apple Green Service Station | 213 yd | |
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School | Holy Trinity C Of E School, Buckswood Drive | 365 yd | |
| Subway At Ifield Shell | Motor Fuel Ltd, Service Station | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goffs Manor | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 262 yd | |
| Goffs Park Social Club | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 262 yd | |
| The Windmill | Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 933 yd | |
| The Swan | The Swan Inn, Horsham Road | 956 yd | |
| New Moon | Brighton Road, Southgate | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 3 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 933 yd | |
| New Mango's In | 2 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 933 yd | |
| Fish 'R' Us | 4 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 933 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa John's Pizza, 1 Gossops Parade | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | 364 yd | |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Gossops Green Playing Fields Dormans | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Broadfield Rathlin Road Playing Field (Closed) Rathlin Road | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Gossops Green Primary School KIDBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School DITCHLING HILL | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Seymour Primary School SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,074 yd |
| Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,087 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 | 118.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.