Chevening Close is in Crawley and in Crawley district. RH11 9QU is located in the Broadfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Crawley. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chevening Close, Crawley, RH11 9QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH11 9QT, RH11 9QL, RH11 9QQ, RH11 9QX, RH11 9QY, RH11 9QG, RH11 9QH, RH11 9PS, RH11 9PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH11 9QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 9QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 38% | 43.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 44.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 8.8% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 51.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 40.4% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 11.1% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.2% | 10.5% | -14.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 17.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 34.6% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.2% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93% | 82.2% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 87.5% | 75.1% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 7% | 11.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 76.2% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.8% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chevening Close was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Bewbush & North Broadfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chevening Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Bewbush & North Broadfield and the 131st lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Crawley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Chevening Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-08-12 | £322,930 |
| 43 Chevening Close, Crawley, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-04-14 | £359,046 |
| 39 Chevening Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2023-01-30 | £423,768 |
| 9 Chevening Close, Crawley, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-31 | £272,630 |
| 36 Chevening Close, Crawley, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-11-08 | £478,632 |
RH11 9QU 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 37 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Primary Academy Vulcan Close , Broadfield RH11 9PD | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seymour Primary School Seymour Road , Broadfield RH11 9ES | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy Anderson Road , Tilgate RH10 5EA | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate Primary Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG | 1out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Buckswood Drive , Gossops Green RH11 8JE | 3out of 4 | 1,689 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 | 2,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ifield Community College Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB | 3out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oriel High School Matthews Drive , Maidenbower RH10 7XW | 3out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 396 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottesmore School Buchan Hill , Pease Pottage RH11 9AU | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green College Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Green Primary School Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU | 4out of 4 | 3,338 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handcross Park School London Road , Handcross RH17 6HF | - not rated | 3,837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 Cafe And Bar | K2, Brighton Road | 663 yd | |
| The Posh Club | Community Centre, Broadfield Barton | 818 yd | |
| Triangle Coffee Shop | Community Centre, Broadfield Barton | 818 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 32 Broadfield Barton, Broadfield | 818 yd | |
| Cafe Santa Maria | 18 Broadfield Barton, Broadfield | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Bay | Broadfield Barton, Broadfield | 818 yd | |
| Crawley Town Football & Social Club Tea Bars And Redz Bar | Broadfield Stadium, Brighton Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Kebab, Fish And Chips | Troy Fish And Chips, 10 Broadfield Barton | 817 yd | |
| Raj Tandoori - Raj Kebab/Pizzalicious | Raj Tandoori, 8 Broadfield Barton | 818 yd | |
| Mr Chen Chinese Takeaway | 42 Broadfield Barton, Broadfield | 818 yd | |
| Lakeside Cafe | Tilgate Lake, Tilgate Park | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 2, 3 Broadfield Barton | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foresters Table Tennis Club TILGATE FOREST RECREATION CENTRE TILGATE FOREST RECREATION CENTRE TILGATE DRIVE | 601 yd | |
| K2 Crawley PEASE POTTAGE HILL | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Broadfield Primary Academy VULCAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Broadfield Community Centre BROADFIELD BARTON | 762 yd | |
| Crawley Town Fc (Broadfield Stadium) THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM THE CHECKATRADE.COM STADIUM WINFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy ANDERSON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Broadfield 3G Pitch & Pavilion BRIGHTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,012 yd |
| Creaseys Drive Playing Fields (Closed) Creasys Drive | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Seymour Primary School SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.