Caburn Heights is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 8QX 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 Caburn Heights, Crawley, RH11 8QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 8QY, RH11 8QU, RH11 8QJ, RH11 8QL, RH11 8QZ, RH11 8QH, RH11 8SY, RH11 8QP, RH11 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH11 8QX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.7% | 48.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RH11 8QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42% | 49.3% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 34.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 42.6% | 46.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 39.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.2% | 15.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 14.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 20.6% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 23.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 10.5% | 3% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 11.1% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 71.3% | 71.8% | 0.5% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 73.9% | 67.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 7% | 16.5% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 8.5% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.6% | 68.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 17.1% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 1% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caburn Heights was 56.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Northgate & West Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caburn Heights has the 9th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northgate & West Green and the 174th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Caburn Heights, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-14 | £351,172 |
| 2 Caburn Heights, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-01-20 | £247,205 |
| 27 Caburn Heights, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-10-28 | £404,897 |
| 35 Caburn Heights, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2021-06-22 | £443,273 |
| 33 Caburn Heights, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-05-14 | £368,482 |
RH11 8QX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | 3out of 4 | 104 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West First School Ditchling Hill , RH11 8QL | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate First School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Middle School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bell Middle School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Community Middle School Kidborough Road , RH11 8HW | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,888 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 | 2,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL | - not rated | 3,978 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 | 1,762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,762 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 | 4,795 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 | 466 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Children And Family Centre | Southgate Primary School, Barrington Road | 437 yd | |
| Loving Hut | 1 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 652 yd | |
| Strong Flavours | 6 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 653 yd | |
| The Gate Coffee Shop | St Marys Church Of England Church And Hall, Wakehurst Drive | 722 yd | |
| Squires Garden Centre Cafe | Squires Garden Centre, Horsham Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon | Brighton Road, Southgate | 229 yd | |
| Downsman | The Downsman, Wakehurst Drive | 578 yd | |
| Crawley Town Football & Social Club Tea Bars And Redz Bar | Broadfield Stadium, Brighton Road | 647 yd | |
| Goffs Manor | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 770 yd | |
| Goffs Park Social Club | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Trawler Fish Bar | 11 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 652 yd | |
| Southgate Fish And Chips | 22 Brighton Road, Southgate | 953 yd | |
| Mazza | 10 Brighton Road, Southgate | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate | 195 yd | |
| Asda | Pegler Way, West Green | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Primary School DITCHLING HILL | grass pitches | 102 yd |
| Broadfield Rathlin Road Playing Field (Closed) Rathlin Road | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 448 yd |
| Thomas Bennett Community College ASHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Crawley Town Fc (Broadfield Stadium) THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM WINFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Broadfield Primary Academy VULCAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy ANDERSON ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | 959 yd | |
| K2 Crawley PEASE POTTAGE HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,003 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.