Caburn Heights is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 8SR 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 8SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 8TR, RH11 8TQ, RH11 8SJ, RH11 8SL, RH11 8SG, RH11 8SP, RH11 8SX, RH11 8TP, RH11 8SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH11 8SR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 55.1% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 44.9% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 8SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 50.8% | 49.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.3% | 31.6% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 11.1% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 44.3% | 52% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31.3% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.4% | 24.4% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 16.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 13.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 24% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 13% | 3.6% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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 | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 67.8% | 61.4% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 66.6% | 62% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 14.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 8.6% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 62.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 23.5% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 4.9% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0.6% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 76.7% | -20.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caburn Heights was 119.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% lower than the Northgate & West Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caburn Heights has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northgate & West Green and the 74th highest crime rate of 367 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.

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 Downland Court Caburn Heights, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-10-28 | £121,685 |
| 11 Downland Court Caburn Heights, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-09-30 | £167,257 |
| 4 Downland Court Caburn Heights, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-05-14 | £201,911 |
| 9 Downland Court Caburn Heights, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-08-30 | £203,118 |
| 7 Downland Court Caburn Heights, Crawley, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-04-07 | £218,523 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West First School Ditchling Hill , RH11 8QL | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate First School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 790 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 | 476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 790 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Community Middle School Kidborough Road , RH11 8HW | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Middle School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewbush Community Middle School Dorsten Square , Bewbush RH11 8XW | - not rated | 1,713 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 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,541 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 | 1,700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL | - not rated | 4,198 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 | 1,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 1,827 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 | 4,786 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 | 665 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 1,861 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 | 414 yd | |
| Subway At Apple Green Service Station | Spar At, Apple Green Service Station | 587 yd | |
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School | Holy Trinity C Of E School, Buckswood Drive | 642 yd | |
| Southgate Children And Family Centre | Southgate Primary School, Barrington Road | 741 yd | |
| Loving Hut | 1 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goffs Manor | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 417 yd | |
| Goffs Park Social Club | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 417 yd | |
| New Moon | Brighton Road, Southgate | 606 yd | |
| Downsman | The Downsman, Wakehurst Drive | 932 yd | |
| Crawley Town Football & Social Club Tea Bars And Redz Bar | Broadfield Stadium, Brighton Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Trawler Fish Bar | 11 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 957 yd | |
| Southgate Fish And Chips | 22 Brighton Road, Southgate | 969 yd | |
| Mazza | 10 Brighton Road, Southgate | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate | 226 yd | |
| Asda | Pegler Way, West Green | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Primary School DITCHLING HILL | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Broadfield Rathlin Road Playing Field (Closed) Rathlin Road | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | 639 yd | |
| Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 736 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School BUCKSWOOD DRIVE | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Gossops Green Playing Fields Dormans | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Crawley Town Fc (Broadfield Stadium) THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM WINFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Thomas Bennett Community College ASHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Broadfield Primary Academy VULCAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 998 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 | 153.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.