Holmbury Close, Crawley, RH11 8TG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH11 8TG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.4%	50.7%	-1.7%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	47.6%	49.3%	1.7%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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 8TG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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	14.9%	25.2%	10.3%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	63.7%	57%	-6.7%	44.2%	12.8%
Separated	2.3%	1.6%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	6.6%	6.2%	-0.4%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	12.5%	9.8%	-2.7%	6.1%	3.7%

Health

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 (86%) 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	43%	48.7%	5.7%	48.4%	0.3%
Good health	37.9%	37.3%	-0.6%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	14.5%	10.8%	-3.7%	12.7%	-1.9%
Bad health	3.7%	2.8%	-0.9%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.4%	10.2%	-12.2%	18.2%	-8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	8.5%	-6.4%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	21.6%	6.4%	13.4%	8.2%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	6.9%	1.6%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	19.3%	11.0%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	30.4%	30.2%	-0.2%	33.8%	-3.6%
Other	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	4.6%	12%	7.4%	3.1%	8.9%
Pakistani	4.3%	3.7%	-0.6%	2.7%	1.0%
Other Asian	3.4%	2.9%	-0.5%	1.6%	1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	2.3%	1.2%	0.4%	1.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	84%	76.2%	-7.8%	81.4%	-5.2%
Other	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.8% 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	86.9%	81.8%	-5.1%	83.2%	-1.4%
European Union	2.8%	4.3%	1.5%	6.1%	-1.8%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2%	5.1%	3.1%	2.7%	2.4%
Middle East and Asia	7.7%	8.8%	1.1%	5.6%	3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.5%	81.5%	-4.0%	83.2%	-1.7%
10+ Years	0.9%	16.8%	15.9%	9.8%	7.0%
5-10 Years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	11.4%	1.1%	-10.3%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	5.4%	13.5%	-8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.9%	37.2%	-16.3%
Christian	58.7%	46.2%	12.5%
Hindu	11.7%	1.7%	10.0%
Muslim	4.3%	6.5%	-2.2%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Holmbury Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmbury Close was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Northgate & West Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Holmbury Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northgate & West Green and the 97th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RH11 8TG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Holmbury Close are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Crawley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Holmbury Close, Crawley, RH11 8TG

Estimated Average Property Prices for RH11 8TG

Average Price
£554,961

Semi-Detached
£709,707

Terraced
£544,659

Detached
£539,848

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£501,873

Estimated Average Property Prices for Holmbury Close

Average Price
£560,831

Semi-Detached
£738,431

Terraced
£548,657

Detached
£557,293

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£514,015

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Holmbury CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Holmbury Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2024-09-16	£473,518
13 Holmbury Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£520,000	2022-04-25	£576,737
4 Holmbury Close, Crawley, West Sussex Other, an established residential building	£470,000	2018-06-08	£514,015
2 Holmbury Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2017-05-09	£558,705
12 Holmbury Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2016-08-25	£557,892

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RH11 8TG

Employment

RH11 8TG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8TG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	107
Retired	97
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Transport and storage	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	14
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Construction	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Education	8
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hilltop Primary School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL	3out of 4	339 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG	1out of 4	687 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Broadfield Primary Academy Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD	3out of 4	1,095 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seymour Primary School Seymour Road , Broadfield RH11 9ES	3out of 4	1,146 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gossops Green Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW	2out of 4	1,150 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	499 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE	3out of 4	852 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD	2out of 4	1,204 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB	3out of 4	1,491 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW	3out of 4	3,123 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gatwick School 23 Gatwick Road , RH10 9TP	3out of 4	4,647 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ	- not rated	1,376 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX	3out of 4	1,411 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU	4out of 4	1,703 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU	- not rated	2,760 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Southgate Children And Family Centre	Southgate Primary School, Barrington Road	550 yd
Squires Garden Centre Cafe	Squires Garden Centre, Horsham Road	619 yd
Subway At Apple Green Service Station	Spar At, Apple Green Service Station	733 yd
Loving Hut	1 Southgate Parade, Southgate	762 yd
Strong Flavours	6 Southgate Parade, Southgate	763 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Moon	Brighton Road, Southgate	483 yd
Goffs Manor	Old Horsham Road, Southgate	509 yd
Goffs Park Social Club	Old Horsham Road, Southgate	509 yd
Downsman	The Downsman, Wakehurst Drive	761 yd
Railway	2 - 4 Brighton Road, Southgate	792 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Trawler Fish Bar	11 Southgate Parade, Southgate	762 yd
Southgate Fish And Chips	22 Brighton Road, Southgate	792 yd
Mazza	10 Brighton Road, Southgate	816 yd
New Dragon	59 Ifield Road, West Green	1,005 yd
Crow Coffee	46 High Street, West Green	1,023 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	84 - 86 Downland Drive, Southgate		255 yd
Asda	Pegler Way, West Green		883 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hilltop Primary School DITCHLING HILL	grass pitches	209 yd
Broadfield Rathlin Road Playing Field (Closed) Rathlin Road	grass pitches	532 yd
St Wilfrids Catholic Comprehensive School ST. WILFRID'S WAY	grass pitches	653 yd
Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch	719 yd
Crawley Sports Table Tennis Club BUCKSWOOD DRIVE		847 yd
Thomas Bennett Community College ASHDOWN DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	892 yd
Crawley Town Fc (Broadfield Stadium) THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM WINFIELD WAY	grass pitches	914 yd
Holy Trinity Church Of England Secondary School BUCKSWOOD DRIVE	grass pitches	952 yd
Gossops Green Playing Fields Dormans	grass pitches	972 yd
Anytime Fitness (Crawley) PEGLER COURT PEGLER COURT PEGLER WAY	health and fitness suite	973 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	114.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RH11 8TG