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RH10 5BN

Tilgate Way

Tilgate

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Overview

Postcode RH10 5BN is located in an urban city, within the Tilgate ward of Crawley in the South East region, and forms part of the Tilgate area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tilgate is £56,377 per year. The nearest station is Crawley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southgate Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Tilgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,529 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Tilgate has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.2%

Approximately 29.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Tilgate is £56,377 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from RH10 5BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Tilgate near RH10 5BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Crawley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH10 5BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Crawley

N/A

Walking directions to Crawley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH10 5BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouthgate ParkLargeWalking directions to Southgate Park
0.5 miTilgate Playing FieldLargeWalking directions to Tilgate Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
8,092.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.88(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.78(-12%)
Public order
5.71(-6%)
Vehicle crime
4.44(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.17(-51%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
68.25%
Other White
23
7.3%
Pakistani
22
6.98%
Indian
13
4.13%
Other Asian
10
3.17%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
25.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
20.75%
No qualifications
43
17.84%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.11%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
30.09%
Social rents from council
33
29.2%
Owns outright
32
28.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.85%
Shared ownership
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Tilgate

Median price£365,000
Price per sq ft£407
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£335K – £376K

Based on 59 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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tilgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£404,000£443
Terraced42£364,000£408
Flats7£220,000£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tilgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£340,000£297,500
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£360,000
2026£239,500£520,000£371,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tilgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£364£353£317
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£407
2026£316£353£424
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tilgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tilgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH10 5BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH10 5BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Nov 20259, Hawkins Road, Crawley, RH10 5NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
16 Jun 202533, Hawkins Road, Crawley, RH10 5NNTerracedFreehold£350,000
28 Mar 20256, Tilgate Way, Crawley, RH10 5BWTerracedFreehold£350,000
03 Nov 202532, Tilgate Way, Crawley, RH10 5BPTerracedFreehold£350,000
30 Oct 202524, Drake Road, Crawley, RH10 5NFTerracedFreehold£405,000

Schools

In the RH10 5BN postcode area, located within Tilgate, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH10 5BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, CrawleyVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySouthgate PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Oaks Primary School & NurseryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH10 5BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH10 5BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food1 Tilgate Parade, Crawley, RH10 5EQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTilgate SparkTilgate Parade, Crawley, RH10 5EQWalking directions to Tilgate Spark
0.2 miBest-one7 Southgate Parade, Crawley, RH10 6ERWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miMorrisons DailyAshdown Drive, Crawley, RH10 5EJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Crawley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,538
Band B£1,794
Band C£2,050
Band D£2,306
Band E£2,819
Band F£3,332
Band G£3,844
Band H£4,613

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RH10 5BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Whiteoak

Tilgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Peter Lamb

Crawley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictCrawleyE07000226
Parliamentary ConstituencyCrawleyE14001184
WardTilgateE05012926
ParishCrawley, unparished areaE43000148
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TilgateE02006585
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Crawley 011EE01031607
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH10 5BN

Is RH10 5BN (Tilgate) safe?

The area around RH10 5BN records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.

What is the average house price near RH10 5BN?

The median sale price around RH10 5BN in Tilgate is £365,000 (about £407 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH10 5BN?

There are 10 schools close to RH10 5BN, including St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley (Good), Southgate Primary (Good) and The Oaks Primary School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH10 5BN?

The closest station to RH10 5BN is Crawley, about 947 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH10 5BN?

RH10 5BN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,529 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH10 5BN (Tilgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crawley covering RH10 5BN is Peter Lamb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emma Whiteoak (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.