Hillside Close is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 8PQ is located in the Southgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillside Close, Crawley, RH11 8PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 8PD, RH11 8PH, RH11 8ZN, RH11 8PJ, RH11 8PF, RH11 8QR, RH11 8PE, RH11 8GA, RH11 8PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH11 8PQ 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 8PQ 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 Hillside Close was 80.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% lower than the Northgate & West Green average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Hillside Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northgate & West Green and the 144th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hillside Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-11-08 | £730,463 |
| 8 Hillside Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £345,270 | 2024-01-22 | £364,019 |
| 18 Hillside Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-08-16 | £780,421 |
| 10 Hillside Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2020-01-10 | £682,860 |
| 4 Hillside Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-06-21 | £650,517 |
RH11 8PQ 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 | 2out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Primary School Seymour Road , Broadfield RH11 9ES | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mill Primary Academy Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,778 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 | 1,375 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 2,759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway At Apple Green Service Station | Spar At, Apple Green Service Station | 252 yd | |
| Squires Garden Centre Cafe | Squires Garden Centre, Horsham Road | 279 yd | |
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School | Holy Trinity C Of E School, Buckswood Drive | 492 yd | |
| Subway At Ifield Shell | Motor Fuel Ltd, Service Station | 886 yd | |
| McDonalds | Asda, Pegler Way | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goffs Manor | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 151 yd | |
| Goffs Park Social Club | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 151 yd | |
| The Swan | The Swan Inn, Horsham Road | 840 yd | |
| New Moon | Brighton Road, Southgate | 939 yd | |
| The Windmill | Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 3 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 1,031 yd | |
| New Mango's In | 2 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 1,031 yd | |
| Fish 'R' Us | 4 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 1,031 yd | |
| New Dragon | 59 Ifield Road, West Green | 1,047 yd | |
| Southgate Fish And Chips | 22 Brighton Road, Southgate | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate | 558 yd | |
| Asda | Pegler Way, West Green | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Gossops Green Playing Fields Dormans | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | 491 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School DITCHLING HILL | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Broadfield Rathlin Road Playing Field (Closed) Rathlin Road | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Gossops Green Primary School KIDBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,059 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Crawley) PEGLER COURT PEGLER COURT PEGLER WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.