Woodwards is in Crawley and in Mid Sussex district. RH11 9PJ is located in the Broadfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodwards, Crawley, RH11 9PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 9PG, RH11 9PN, RH11 9PL, RH11 9PH, RH11 9PQ, RH11 9PS, RH11 9PF, RH11 9TA, RH11 9LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH11 9PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RH11 9PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.2% | 45.5% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 38.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 43.3% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 41.7% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 16.9% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 15.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.7% | 19% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 20.2% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 83.5% | 73.8% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 83.2% | 76% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 11.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 76.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 14.1% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.3% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodwards was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Bewbush & North Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodwards has the 43rd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bewbush & North Broadfield and the 154th highest crime rate of 367 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Woodwards, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-03-03 | £347,318 |
| 55 Woodwards, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,500 | 2024-12-18 | £308,436 |
| 51 Woodwards, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-04-12 | £355,501 |
| 13 Woodwards, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-07-12 | £323,765 |
| 49 Woodwards, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-10-12 | £333,105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery New School Broadfield House , Broadfield House RH11 9RZ | - not rated | 580 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield East Infant School and Nursery Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | - not rated | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield East Infant School and Nursery Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | - not rated | 752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Primary Academy Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield East Junior School Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | - not rated | 757 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,401 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate West Middle School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Middle School Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewbush Community Middle School Dorsten Square , Bewbush RH11 8XW | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossops Green Community Middle School Kidborough Road , RH11 8HW | - not rated | 2,275 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 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bennett Community College Ashdown Drive , Tilgate RH10 5AD | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,645 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 | 2,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 3,075 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 | 3,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame RC School Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL | - not rated | 5,058 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 | 3,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Sussex College College Road , RH10 1NR | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hethersett Montessori Primary 62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swedish School Horsham Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Posh Club | Community Centre, Broadfield Barton | 578 yd | |
| Triangle Coffee Shop | Community Centre, Broadfield Barton | 578 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 32 Broadfield Barton, Broadfield | 578 yd | |
| Cafe Santa Maria | 18 Broadfield Barton, Broadfield | 578 yd | |
| Broadfield Children & Family Centre | Broadfield Children And Family Centre, Creasys Drive | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Bay | Broadfield Barton, Broadfield | 578 yd | |
| Crawley Town Football & Social Club Tea Bars And Redz Bar | Broadfield Stadium, Brighton Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Kebab, Fish And Chips | Troy Fish And Chips, 10 Broadfield Barton | 577 yd | |
| Raj Tandoori - Raj Kebab/Pizzalicious | Raj Tandoori, 8 Broadfield Barton | 578 yd | |
| Mr Chen Chinese Takeaway | 42 Broadfield Barton, Broadfield | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 2, 3 Broadfield Barton | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Community Centre BROADFIELD BARTON | 577 yd | |
| Creaseys Drive Playing Fields (Closed) Creasys Drive | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Broadfield Primary Academy VULCAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Seymour Primary School SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Foresters Table Tennis Club TILGATE FOREST RECREATION CENTRE TILGATE FOREST RECREATION CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | 915 yd | |
| K2 Crawley PEASE POTTAGE HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Crawley Town Fc (Broadfield Stadium) THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM WINFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 976 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.