Postcode RH10 5BH is located in an urban city, within the Tilgate area of Crawley in the South East region, and forms part of the Tilgate area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tilgate is £56,377 per year. The median sale price in Tilgate is £365,000 (around £407 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £340,000 and £395,000. The nearest station is Crawley, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tilgate.
Tilgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,920 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Tilgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tilgate is £56,377 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RH10 5BH.
Tilgate near RH10 5BH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crawley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Crawley | N/A | Walking directions to Crawley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tilgate | Large | Walking directions to Tilgate |
| 0.3 mi | Tilgate Playing Field | Large | Walking directions to Tilgate Playing Field |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £407 per square foot) in Tilgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £412,000 | £440 |
| Terraced | 32 | £365,000 | £410 |
| Flats | 6 | £217,000 | £313 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,000 | £340,000 | £296,250 |
| 2017 | £244,250 | £341,250 | £292,500 |
| 2018 | £232,750 | £342,500 | £298,000 |
| 2019 | £223,250 | £352,500 | £300,000 |
| 2020 | £239,000 | £360,000 | £290,000 |
| 2021 | £223,000 | £340,000 | £312,500 |
| 2022 | £245,000 | £402,500 | £345,500 |
| 2023 | £233,750 | £387,500 | £350,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £390,000 | £347,500 |
| 2025 | £241,250 | £376,000 | £362,500 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £435,000 | £364,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £364 | £353 | £318 |
| 2017 | £293 | £371 | £329 |
| 2018 | £342 | £381 | £340 |
| 2019 | £354 | £314 | £330 |
| 2020 | £335 | £387 | £330 |
| 2021 | £336 | £356 | £346 |
| 2022 | £337 | £447 | £378 |
| 2023 | £414 | £426 | £382 |
| 2024 | £328 | £463 | £385 |
| 2025 | £331 | £448 | £409 |
| 2026 | £316 | £416 | £417 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH10 5BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2025 | 14A, Tilgate Parade, Crawley, RH10 5EH | Other | Leasehold | £53,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 48, Shackleton Road, Crawley, RH10 5BX | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 24, Drake Road, Crawley, RH10 5NF | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 10, Drake Road, Crawley, RH10 5NF | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 62, Scott Road, Crawley, RH10 5DD | Other | Freehold | £385,000 |
In the RH10 5BH postcode area, located within Tilgate, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Oaks Primary School & Nursery | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Desmond Anderson Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Apr 2018. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RH10 5BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tilgate Spark | 16 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate, Crawley, RH10 5EQ | Walking directions to Tilgate Spark |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate, Crawley, RH10 5EQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Ashdown Drive, Crawley, RH10 5EJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 7 Southgate Parade, Southgate, Crawley, RH10 6ER | Walking directions to Best-one |
Annual council tax rates for Crawley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RH10 5BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emma Whiteoak
Tilgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Peter Lamb
Crawley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RH10 5BH records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around RH10 5BH in Tilgate is £365,000 (about £407 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to RH10 5BH, including The Oaks Primary School & Nursery (Good), Desmond Anderson Primary Academy (Good) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RH10 5BH is Crawley, about 1,138 m away.
RH10 5BH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,920 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Crawley covering RH10 5BH is Peter Lamb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emma Whiteoak (Reform UK).