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About

Southgate is a residential neighbourhood situated in the south of Crawley. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including many post-war homes and newer developments. It contains several local shops and services along Haslett Avenue and at the Southgate Parade centre, catering to daily needs. The neighbourhood is served by multiple primary schools and is in the catchment for a secondary school.

The area is bordered by the A23 Brighton Road to the east, providing a major transport route. A notable local feature is the Southgate Playing Fields, a large open green space with sports facilities. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a network of pathways. It is a practical, established part of the town, well-connected by local bus services to Crawley town centre and Gatwick Airport.

Area overview

On average Southgate has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southgate is £51,899 per year. There are 3 schools in Southgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Southgate is home to around 10,355 people, with a population density of about 5,519.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southgate Population
10,355
Population density
5,519.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.28(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.94(+119%)
Public order
11.4(+88%)
Shoplifting
9.85(+23%)
Other theft
8.88(+58%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,777
55.79%
Other White
1,471
14.21%
Indian
588
5.68%
Pakistani
553
5.34%
Other Asian
373
3.6%
Total population: 10,355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,493
30.23%
No qualifications
1,484
17.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,288
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,222
14.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,023
12.4%
Total 16+ residents: 8,247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,149
27.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
957
22.69%
Owns outright
954
22.62%
Social rents from council
555
13.16%
Other social rented
464
11%
Total households: 4,217

Property prices in Southgate

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £321,000 in Southgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southgate 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 Southgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats23£209,000
Terraced40£340,000
Detached7£671,500
Semi-Detached21£335,000

10 years median price trend in Southgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southgate.

All postcodes in Southgate

RH118TZ

Brighton Road

RH106GF

Barley Close

RH118QY

Downland Drive

RH118QB

Goffs Close

RH117AS

Ifield Road

RH106AH

Alexandra Court

RH117AZ

Alpha Road

RH106AU

Stonefield Close

RH106BE

Malthouse Road

RH106AZ

Brighton Road

RH118SR

Caburn Heights

RH106TA

Wainwrights

RH106RS

Brighton Road

RH118TN

Biggin Close

RH118QP

Downland Drive

RH101BW

High Street

RH106BZ

Wakehurst Drive

RH118EZ

Blackdown Close

RH106BG

Malthouse Road

RH117AH

Pegler Way

RH118AB

Perryfield Road

RH118GA

St Augustine Road

RH118AD

Springfield Road

RH118SA

Dovedale Crescent

RH118AH

Springfield Road

RH106TP

Holmcroft

RH118UA

Sequoia Park

RH118AR

Lyndhurst Close

RH117NY

West Green Drive

RH117PB

Ifield Road

RH118FL

Old Horsham Road

RH118TL

Clayton Hill

RH117UL

Richborough Court

RH118SL

Downland Drive

RH106FU

Brighton Road

RH117BE

St Peters Road

RH106TB

Brighton Road

RH118SN

Downland Place

RH106GR

Southgate Road Gardens

RH118TB

Rackham Close

RH106GT

East Park

RH118BF

Hill Place

RH117AU

Victoria Road

RH118AQ

Denne Road

RH106TT

Clitherow Gardens

RH118PG

Horsham Road

RH117AQ

Ifield Road

RH117DN

Smalls Mead

RH118QJ

Ditchling Hill

RH106BL

Southgate Road

RH117ER

Lodge Close

RH117QN

West Green Drive

RH118AL

Newlands Road

RH118QX

Caburn Heights

RH106AY

Brighton Road

RH118SY

Hambleton Hill

RH106LW

Southgate Avenue

RH118FS

Perryfield Road

RH106BD

Barley Close

RH117BL

Ifield Road

RH118ST

Caburn Court

RH118SJ

Bedale Close

RH106BB

Barley Close

RH106TW

Holmcroft

RH118AW

West Street

RH106GP

Bank Terrace

RH101BT

High Street

RH106TX

Carlton Close

RH106DZ

Thatcher Close

RH118PD

Old Horsham Road

RH118QW

Teesdale

RH117DZ

Sunnymead

RH118TW

Blackcap Close

RH118AX

Goffs Park Road

RH118PP

Horsham Road

RH117AY

Horsham Road

RH118TJ

Cissbury Hill

RH118AS

Caroline Court

RH106BS

Beeches Crescent

RH118TE

Chanctonbury Way

RH117BD

St Johns Road

RH118TX

Wolstonbury Close

RH117BH

Alpha Road

RH118RG

Autumn Close

RH117EA

West Green Drive

RH117QL

West Green Drive

RH106TL

Beechside

RH101BS

High Street

RH118ZL

St Wilfrids Way

RH117AR

Ifield Road

RH118SE

Grisedale Close

RH118PH

The Spinney

RH106TN

Holmcroft

RH118DP

Horsham Road

RH118QZ

Downland Drive

RH117PD

Ifield Road

RH118PF

Old Horsham Road

RH106BH

Malthouse Road

RH118SW

Downland Drive

RH118QS

Darleydale

Data Sources

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