Padstow Walk is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 8RY 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 Padstow Walk, Crawley, RH11 8RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 8RF, RH11 8TS, RH11 8FE, RH11 8TF, RH11 8FG, RH11 8RD, RH11 8RU, RH11 8RE, RH11 8XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RH11 8RY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.1% | 49.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 8RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 44.2% | 52% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 35.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 50.7% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 30.6% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 16.5% | 20.9% | 4.4% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.7% | 15.2% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 19.9% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 20.9% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 12.2% | 3% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 74.5% | 70.9% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 74% | 68.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 10% | 12.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 68.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 19.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 3% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 3.6% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Padstow Walk was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Bewbush & North Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Padstow Walk has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bewbush & North Broadfield and the 145th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Padstow Walk, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-02-22 | £162,937 |
| 90 Padstow Walk, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-08-11 | £171,762 |
| 52 Padstow Walk, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £244,750 | 2021-03-08 | £300,062 |
| 44 Padstow Walk, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-02-18 | £334,020 |
| 6 Padstow Walk, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-07-20 | £353,549 |
RH11 8RY 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 | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Transport and storage | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfield Primary School Waterfield Gardens , Bewbush RH11 8RA | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewbush Academy Dorsten Place , Bewbush RH11 8XW | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW | 2out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilnwood Vale Primary School Calvert Link , RH12 0BZ | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mill Primary Academy Ifield Drive , Ifield RH11 0EL | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,132 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 | 1,586 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwick School Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX | 3out of 4 | 4,955 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 | 2,010 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 2,427 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 312 yd | |
| Roller Disco | Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square | 312 yd | |
| Bewbush Community Nursery | Bewbush Children And Family Centre, Dorsten Square | 686 yd | |
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School | Holy Trinity C Of E School, Buckswood Drive | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mister H | 12 Dorsten Square, Bewbush | 312 yd | |
| Al Naseeb | 11 Dorsten Square, Bewbush | 312 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa John's Pizza, 1 Gossops Parade | 749 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 3 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 752 yd | |
| New Mango's In | 2 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Dorsten Square Shops, 2 - 6 Dorsten Square | 312 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 1 - 2 Dobbins Place | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bewbush Centre DORSTEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Bewbush Green Playing Fields Mercury Close | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Bewbush West Playing Field BEWBUSH WEST SPORTS PAVILION BEWBUSH WEST SPORTS PAVILION GEMINI CLOSE | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Bewbush Leisure Centre (Closed) Breezehurst Drive | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 659 yd |
| Breezehurst Drive DOUSTER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Gossops Green Primary School KIDBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.