Rackham Close is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 8TB 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 Rackham Close, Crawley, RH11 8TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 8TA, RH11 8EZ, RH11 8UA, RH10 6EU, RH11 8TD, RH11 8QL, RH10 6DF, RH11 8TE, RH10 6EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH11 8TB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 51.5% | 54.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 45.6% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.5% | 27.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 39.4% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 27.7% | 19.4% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
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 | 35.6% | 34.2% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 40.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 21.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 16.9% | -18.6% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 14.1% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 31.1% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 79.8% | 73.6% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 74.2% | 69.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 13.9% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 9.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 70% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 13% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 8.5% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rackham Close was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Northgate & West Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rackham Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northgate & West Green and the 140th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Rackham Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £336,500 | 2022-05-31 | £368,146 |
| 3 Rackham Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-05-27 | £562,734 |
| 13 Rackham Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-03-21 | £340,080 |
| 41 Rackham Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-05-26 | £436,756 |
| 15 Rackham Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-02-12 | £340,093 |
RH11 8TB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RH11 8TB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Primary School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 1out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary Academy Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,530 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 2,863 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Children And Family Centre | Southgate Primary School, Barrington Road | 239 yd | |
| Loving Hut | 1 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 449 yd | |
| Strong Flavours | 6 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 450 yd | |
| The Gate Coffee Shop | St Marys Church Of England Church And Hall, Wakehurst Drive | 533 yd | |
| Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant | 2 - 4 High Street, West Green | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Moon | Brighton Road, Southgate | 310 yd | |
| Downsman | The Downsman, Wakehurst Drive | 467 yd | |
| Railway | 2 - 4 Brighton Road, Southgate | 696 yd | |
| Goffs Manor | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 798 yd | |
| Goffs Park Social Club | Old Horsham Road, Southgate | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Trawler Fish Bar | 11 Southgate Parade, Southgate | 449 yd | |
| Southgate Fish And Chips | 22 Brighton Road, Southgate | 696 yd | |
| Mazza | 10 Brighton Road, Southgate | 721 yd | |
| Crow Coffee | 46 High Street, West Green | 975 yd | |
| Troy Kebab | 43 High Street, Northgate | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate | 432 yd | |
| Asda | Pegler Way, West Green | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Primary School DITCHLING HILL | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Broadfield Rathlin Road Playing Field (Closed) Rathlin Road | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 673 yd |
| Thomas Bennett Community College ASHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School SOUTHGATE DRIVE | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Crawley Town Fc (Broadfield Stadium) THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM WINFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Inspire Fitness Club ARORA HOTEL ARORA HOTEL SOUTHGATE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Crawley) PEGLER COURT PEGLER COURT PEGLER WAY | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy ANDERSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 173.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.