Hillcrest Drive is in Ashington, Pulborough and in Horsham district. RH20 3LB is located in the West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillcrest Drive, Ashington, Pulborough, RH20 3LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH20 3LD, RH20 3JS, RH20 3JA, RH20 3JY, RH20 3JR, RH20 3JU, RH20 3LQ, RH20 3LE, RH20 3QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RH20 3LB 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 RH20 3LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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 | 23.3% | 21.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 62.1% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 51.3% | 49.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 34% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.9% | 13.7% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 18.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 30.1% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.6% | 99.4% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 92.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Drive was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% lower than the Storrington & Washington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hillcrest Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Storrington & Washington and the 186th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hillcrest Drive, Pulborough, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-01-31 | £364,871 |
| 13 Hillcrest Drive, Pulborough, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-09-20 | £348,916 |
| 24 Hillcrest Drive, Pulborough, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-08-10 | £510,245 |
| 9 Hillcrest Drive, Pulborough, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-06-05 | £478,652 |
| 21 Hillcrest Drive, Pulborough, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-04-20 | £624,733 |
RH20 3LB 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.
RH20 3LB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RH20 3LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington CofE Primary School Foster Lane , Ashington RH20 3PG | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thakeham Primary School Rock Road , Storrington RH20 3AA | 3out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School School Lane , Washington RH20 4AP | 3out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Chiltington Community Primary School East Street , West Chiltington RH20 2JY | 3out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashurst CofE Primary School School Lane , Ashurst BN44 3AY | 3out of 4 | 4,960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Lounge | Curry Lounge, Curry Lounge | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Community Centre | Ashington Community Centre, Ashington Community Centre | 291 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, Red Lion | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Plaice | Golden Plaice, Unit 1 Ashington Centre | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Welcome | Co-Op Welcome, Unit 3 Ashington Centre | 144 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashington Community Centre FOSTER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 261 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 | 96.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.5% |
| 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.