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About

Southgate ward lies in the northern part of the Crawley urban area, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods built from the 1950s onwards. Its layout is defined by a series of interconnected closes and cul-de-sacs, creating a quiet environment away from main through roads. The area is served by local shopping parades providing essential amenities, with Tilgate Park located just beyond its southern boundary.

A notable community hub is the Southgate playing fields and community centre, which hosts various local clubs and events. The ward is characterised by a mix of semi-detached and detached housing, alongside some low-rise apartment blocks. It functions as a settled residential district with straightforward access to the town centre and the M23 motorway network.

Area overview

On average Southgate has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southgate is £52,617 per year. There are 4 schools in Southgate: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Southgate is home to around 9,605 people, with a population density of about 5,304.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southgate Population
9,605
Population density
5,304 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.81(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.41(+66%)
Public order
9.68(+59%)
Other theft
6.77(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(+3%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,600
58.31%
Other White
1,275
13.28%
Indian
574
5.98%
Pakistani
497
5.17%
Other Asian
311
3.24%
Total population: 9,604

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,141
28.15%
No qualifications
1,417
18.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,168
15.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,164
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
995
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 7,605

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
982
25.95%
Owns outright
950
25.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
819
21.64%
Social rents from council
575
15.2%
Other social rented
350
9.25%
Total households: 3,784

Property prices in Southgate

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Southgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 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
Detached7£671,500
Flats15£200,000
Semi-Detached17£325,000
Terraced44£345,000

10 years median price trend in Southgate

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

All postcodes in Southgate

RH118QB

Goffs Close

RH118AT

Perryfield Road

RH118QN

Downland Drive

RH118SL

Downland Drive

RH118DP

Horsham Road

RH106AN

East Park

RH106DF

Chandler Close

RH106TD

Brighton Road

RH106AZ

Brighton Road

RH106SR

Hunter Road

RH106SX

Brighton Road

RH106BB

Barley Close

Data Sources

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