Tilgate

Tilgate ward lies on the southern edge of Crawley, centred around the large, residential Tilgate neighbourhood. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes, terraces, and some low-rise flats. Local shopping parades serve the community's daily needs, and several schools are situated within its boundaries. The ward includes the suburban areas of Furnace Green and part of Broadfield, creating a predominantly residential environment with straightforward, practical amenities for its inhabitants.

The ward's defining and most notable asset is its direct adjacency to the expansive Tilgate Park. This large green space offers woodlands, a lake, and recreational facilities, forming a significant natural border. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a network of footpaths providing access to the parkland. This proximity to such a substantial area of countryside heavily influences the local character, setting it apart from more centrally urban wards within the town.