Cotsford is in Pease Pottage, Crawley and in Mid Sussex district. RH11 9BF is located in the Handcross & Pease Pottage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotsford, Pease Pottage, Crawley, RH11 9BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 9AH, RH11 9BU, RH11 9AL, RH11 9BB, RH11 9AN, RH11 9AW, RH11 9BG, RH11 9BX, RH11 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH11 9BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 48.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RH11 9BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 32.2% | 30.3% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 53.9% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 63.3% | 54.8% | -8.5% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 8.4% | 14.6% | 6.2% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 18.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 31.4% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 96% | 84.5% | -11.5% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 92.7% | 88% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 88% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotsford was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% higher than the Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotsford has the 29th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill and the 174th highest crime rate of 450 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cotsford, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-08-18 | £490,000 |
| 4 Cotsford, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-07-11 | £653,237 |
| 11 Cotsford, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-07-10 | £436,619 |
| 2 Cotsford, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-07-25 | £547,802 |
| 5 Cotsford, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-07-18 | £458,088 |
RH11 9BF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
RH11 9BF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodgate Primary Academy 41 Bellevue Farm Road , Pease Pottage RH11 9GT | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery New School Broadfield House , Broadfield House RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield East Infant School and Nursery Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield East Infant School and Nursery Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Anderson Middle School Canterbury Road , Tilgate RH10 5EZ | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewbush Community Middle School Dorsten Square , Bewbush RH11 8XW | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 2,975 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Bell Middle School Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP | - not rated | 3,240 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 | 2,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 2,854 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 | 3,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 4,323 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 | 4,394 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 | 4,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 4,431 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 | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton College Prep Handcross London Road , Handcross RH17 6HF | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 3,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Pease Pottage Motorway Services | 283 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, Pease Pottage Motorway Services | 283 yd | |
| Greggs | Greggs, Pease Pottage Motorway Services | 283 yd | |
| South Ridge Cafe | Clip N Climb Crawley, 6 Forest Park Way | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan | The Black Swan, Old Brighton Road North | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cornwall Pasty | West Cornwall Pasty, Pease Pottage Motorway Services | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencers Simply Foods, Pease Pottage Motorway Services | 283 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finches Field THE HEMSLEYS | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Pease Pottage Golf Course & Driving Range (Closed) Horsham Road | golf | 530 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% |
| Median download speed | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.