Horsham Road is in Crawley and in Horsham district. RH11 9HQ is located in the Colgate & Rusper electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Horsham. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Horsham Road, Crawley, RH11 9HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH11 9HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 9HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 21.8% | 31.6% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.9% | 55.6% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) 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 | 63.4% | 64.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 25.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.3% | 15% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 42.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.5% | 87% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 87% | 79.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 79.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horsham Road was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Colgate & Rusper average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horsham Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Colgate & Rusper and the 206th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lodge Buchan Country Park Horsham Road, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2015-09-23 | £958,269 |
| Dousters Buchan Country Park, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2012-07-02 | £906,888 |
| Jays Buchan Country Park Horsham Road, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 1997-10-31 | £890,067 |
RH11 9HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9HQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bewbush Academy Dorsten Place , Bewbush RH11 8XW | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilnwood Vale Primary School Calvert Link , RH12 0BZ | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterfield Primary School Waterfield Gardens , Bewbush RH11 8RA | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Primary School Seymour Road , Broadfield RH11 9ES | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Primary Kidborough Road , Gossops Green RH11 8HW | 2out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,462 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 | 2,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | 2out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 5,120 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atelier21 Future School Broadfield Park , Brighton Road RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 2,981 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Handcross Park School London Road , Handcross RH17 6HF | - not rated | 4,839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewbush Community Nursery | Bewbush Children And Family Centre, Dorsten Square | 684 yd | |
| Bewbush Centre Cafe | Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square | 815 yd | |
| Roller Disco | Bewbush Centre, Dorsten Square | 815 yd | |
| Broadfield Children & Family Centre | Broadfield Children And Family Centre, Creasys Drive | 990 yd | |
| Broadfield Nursery CIC | Broadfield Children And Family Centre, Creasys Drive | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gita's Spice Kitchen | 10 Skelmersdale Walk, Bewbush | 394 yd | |
| Mister H | 12 Dorsten Square, Bewbush | 815 yd | |
| Al Naseeb | 11 Dorsten Square, Bewbush | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Dorsten Square Shops, 2 - 6 Dorsten Square | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Breezehurst Drive DOUSTER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Bewbush Leisure Centre (Closed) Breezehurst Drive | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 463 yd |
| Bewbush Centre DORSTEN SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Bewbush Green Playing Fields Mercury Close | grass pitches | 921 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.