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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 67 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
67
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
29.11(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.15(+64%)
Public order
7.38(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.54(+1%)
Other theft
6.22(+11%)
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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Pound Hill North & Forge Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £710,000.

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
Detached31£545,000
Flats26£257,500
Semi-Detached33£417,000
Terraced20£373,750

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

RH103UU

Heathfield

RH69SN

Balcombe Road

RH103TA

St Catherines Road

RH103DN

Leighlands

RH102AR

Pound Hill North & Forge Wood

RH102AF

Bastable Street

RH103XJ

Whiteoak Close

RH103WQ

Eames Way

RH103JR

Grattons Drive

RH103ZF

Rickmans Avenue

RH103TU

Heathfield

RH103BG

St Marys Drive

RH103TS

Burgh Close

RH103TY

Headley Close

RH103WD

Crosswater Road

RH103TR

Haywards

RH103YJ

Primula Close

RH103AD

Grattons Drive

RH103BD

St Marys Drive

RH103ZT

Ullswater Road

RH103XL

Pound Hill North & Forge Wood

RH103XR

Foxglove Drive

RH103NE

Haywards

RH102AL

Cornwell Avenue

RH103DL

Woodlands

RH103TN

Trinity Close

RH103DQ

Milton Mount Avenue

RH103FR

Hammingden Court

RH103DH

Ridley Court

RH69SY

Fernhill

RH103GW

Foxglove Drive

RH103YG

Honour Way

RH103FG

Cornwell Avenue

RH103AQ

Grattons Drive

RH103BQ

St Marys Drive

RH103RN

Wakehams Green Drive

RH103XB

Budgen Close

RH103SN

Siena Drive

RH103DD

Grattons Drive

RH103GL

Sangster Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.