Buchan Hill is in Pease Pottage, Crawley and in Mid Sussex district. RH11 9AP is located in the Handcross & Pease Pottage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buchan Hill, Pease Pottage, Crawley, RH11 9AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 9SG, RH11 9GN, RH11 9GL, RH11 9GQ, RH11 9GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH11 9AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 22.9% | 31.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 48.2% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 13.2% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 46.7% | 51.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 37.9% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.3% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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 | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 11.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 35.9% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 92.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 95.1% | 87.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 88% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.5% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buchan Hill was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Buchan Hill has the 13th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill and the 77th lowest crime rate of 450 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Met Office Buchan Hill, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2003-02-11 | £730,345 |
RH11 9AP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgate Primary School 41 Bellevue Farm Road , Pease Pottage RH11 9GT | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodgate Primary Academy 41 Bellevue Farm Road , Pease Pottage RH11 9GT | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery New School Broadfield House , Broadfield House RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Primary School Seymour Road , Broadfield RH11 9ES | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Primary School Seymour Road , Broadfield RH11 9ES | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewbush Community Middle School Dorsten Square , Bewbush RH11 8XW | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Middle School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Community Middle School Kidborough Road , RH11 8HW | - not rated | 3,300 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 | 2,513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,756 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 | 3,345 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 4,236 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 | 4,276 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 | 4,630 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 4,630 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Prep Handcross London Road , Handcross RH17 6HF | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 3,952 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge Cafe | Clip N Climb Crawley, 6 Forest Park Way | 820 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Pease Pottage Motorway Services | 845 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, Pease Pottage Motorway Services | 845 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Pease Pottage Motorway Services | 845 yd | |
| Cottesmore Golf & Country Club | Cottesmore Golf & Country Club, Cottesmore Golf Club | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan | The Black Swan, Old Brighton Road North | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cornwall Pasty | West Cornwall Pasty, Pease Pottage Motorway Services | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencers Simply Foods, Pease Pottage Motorway Services | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pease Pottage Golf Course & Driving Range (Closed) Horsham Road | golf | 109 yd |
| Finches Field THE HEMSLEYS | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Cottesmore School BUCHAN HILL | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Creaseys Drive Playing Fields (Closed) Creasys Drive | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.