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Pound Hill North & Forge Wood

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About

Pound Hill North & Forge Wood is a primarily residential ward on the northeastern edge of Crawley. The area is dominated by housing developments, ranging from older estates in the Pound Hill section to the extensive, modern construction of Forge Wood, which represents a significant recent expansion of the town. Its landscape is characterised by suburban streets and green verges, with local amenities centred around neighbourhood parades serving daily needs.

The ward's layout is defined by its proximity to the A264, which forms a major boundary. A notable feature is the integration of preserved ancient woodland within the newer housing areas, with pathways connecting streets to these wooded spaces. The area functions as a commuter base, with direct road links to Gatwick Airport and the M23 motorway shaping its daily rhythms.

Area overview

On average Pound Hill North & Forge Wood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood is £71,936 per year. There are 2 schools in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pound Hill North & Forge Wood is home to around 9,480 people, with a population density of about 1,408.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pound Hill North & Forge Wood Population
9,480
Population density
1,408.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.43(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.41(+50%)
Other theft
7.91(+42%)
Public order
7.49(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,271
66.16%
Indian
699
7.37%
Other White
639
6.74%
Pakistani
363
3.83%
Other Asian
273
2.88%
Total population: 9,479

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,541
34.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,254
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,182
16.25%
No qualifications
939
12.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
781
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 7,272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,695
46.64%
Owns outright
1,013
27.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
456
12.55%
Social rents from council
346
9.52%
Other social rented
67
1.84%
Total households: 3,634

Property prices in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,500 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pound Hill North & Forge Wood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£542,500
Flats23£246,000
Semi-Detached29£425,000
Terraced20£369,975

10 years median price trend in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood.

All postcodes in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood

RH103BE

St Marys Drive

RH103ND

Blenheim Close

RH103YG

Honour Way

RH69SW

Balcombe Road

RH103BL

Wordsworth Close

RH103BS

Parkway

RH103FX

Tulip Close

RH103UF

Blackheath

RH103DB

Grattons Drive

RH103EJ

Grattons Drive

RH103NB

Lancaster Close

RH102AJ

Cornwell Avenue

RH103AD

Grattons Drive

RH103AU

Burns Road

RH103BX

Shelley Close

RH103FL

Crommock Street

RH103GT

Aquamarine Close

RH103PA

Copthorne Road

RH103SG

Worth Park Avenue

RH103UQ

Hyde Heath Court

RH103WL

Killick Close

RH102AG

Cornwell Avenue

RH103DQ

Milton Mount Avenue

RH103YA

Jasper Drive

RH60LA

Airport Way

RH103FU

Poppy Way

RH103NT

Haywards

RH103TF

Somerville Drive

RH103TJ

Somerville Drive

RH102AR

Pound Hill North & Forge Wood

RH103FB

Cornwell Avenue

RH103SN

Siena Drive

RH103UL

Hocken Mead

RH103NZ

Balcombe Road

RH103TQ

Selwyn Close

RH103ES

Robinson Crescent

RH103NG

Orde Close

RH103NR

Radford Road

RH103TR

Haywards

RH103UY

Daffodil Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.