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About

Tilgate is a residential area in Crawley, West Sussex, known for its proximity to Tilgate Park, one of the town’s largest green spaces. The park features woodlands, a lake, and recreational facilities, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities. The area is well-connected, with easy access to the A23 and Crawley town centre, providing convenient transport links for commuters.

The housing in Tilgate consists mainly of post-war homes, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced properties. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community centres, catering to everyday needs. The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with many residents drawn to its balance of nature and convenience. Tilgate’s location near Gatwick Airport also makes it a practical choice for those working in the aviation industry.

Area overview

On average Tilgate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tilgate is £52,700 per year. There are 5 schools in Tilgate: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tilgate Population
8,314
Population density
2,691.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,706
68.61%
Other White
751
9.03%
Indian
354
4.26%
Pakistani
347
4.17%
Other Asian
232
2.79%
Total population: 8,316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
952
30.88%
Social rents from council
825
26.76%
Owns outright
804
26.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
357
11.58%
Other social rented
58
1.88%
Total households: 3,083

Property prices in Tilgate

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £348,000 in Tilgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tilgate 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 Tilgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£237,500
Semi-Detached8£385,500
Terraced54£350,000

10 years median price trend in Tilgate

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

All postcodes in Tilgate

RH105EX

Ashdown Drive

RH105JR

York Road

RH105LE

Gainsborough Road

RH105LH

Gainsborough Road

RH105NJ

Raleigh Walk

RH106DB

Barrington Road

RH105AL

Chantrey Road

RH105BB

Tilgate

RH105DF

Drake Road

RH105DT

Ross Close

RH105JN

Winchester Road

RH106BW

Hawth Close

RH106DW

Mason Road

RH105AA

Tilgate

RH105AT

Boswell Road

RH105BP

Tilgate Way

RH105DP

Loppets Road

RH105EQ

Tilgate Parade

RH105BW

Dickens Road

RH105AD

Ashdown Drive

RH105AS

Boswell Road

RH105AU

Johnson Walk

RH105EW

Titmus Drive

RH105DD

Scott Road

RH105NP

Hawkins Road

RH105AG

Caxton Close

RH105BN

Southgate Drive

RH105BU

Tilgate Way

RH105JG

Oxford Road

RH105LT

Sargent Close

RH105LX

Oxford Road

RH106EG

Forester Road

RH105AP

Dickens Road

RH105BX

Shackleton Road

RH105HL

Hereford Close

RH105HP

Exeter Close

RH106BP

Brewer Road

RH105BT

Ashdown Drive

RH105DH

Cook Road

RH105DX

Whistler Close

RH105EF

Ashdown Drive

RH105EG

Ashdown Drive

RH105LJ

Gainsborough Road

RH105NL

Drake Road

RH105PG

Tilgate Drive

RH106EN

Southgate Drive

RH105AX

Boswell Road

RH105AF

Caxton Close

RH105EE

Ashdown Drive

RH105JE

Ely Close

RH105JW

Peterborough Road

RH105LG

Gainsborough Road

RH105NG

Drake Road

RH105NQ

Cook Road

RH105EH

Tilgate Parade

RH105HN

Gloucester Road

RH106DG

Barrington Road

RH105AH

Barry Close

RH105AZ

Boswell Road

RH105DN

Loppets Road

RH105LA

Hogarth Road

RH105LY

Oxford Road

RH105BH

Tilgate Place

RH105EL

Titmus Drive

RH105HB

Ashdown Drive

RH105LU

Salisbury Road

RH105NF

Drake Road

RH105NT

Stanley Close

RH106ET

Collier Row

RH105AN

Whittington Road

RH105EN

Titmus Drive

RH105ER

Peterborough Road

RH105JL

Ely Close

RH105LB

Hogarth Road

RH105NH

Drake Road

RH106EL

Forester Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.