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RH10 5LN

Blake Close

Tilgate

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Overview

Postcode RH10 5LN 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 low crime levels, with around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tilgate Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Tilgate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Tilgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.6%

Approximately 27.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from RH10 5LN.

Flood risk

No risk

Tilgate near RH10 5LN 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RH10 5LN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Crawley

N/A

Walking directions to Crawley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH10 5LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTilgate ParkLargeWalking directions to Tilgate Park
0.4 miTilgateLargeWalking directions to Tilgate
0.1 miTilgate Playing FieldLargeWalking directions to Tilgate Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
9,084 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.58(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.76(-4%)
Drugs
5.29(+92%)
Public order
4.7(-23%)
Other theft
3.53(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
81.13%
Pakistani
18
5.07%
Other White
14
3.94%
Other Asian
6
1.69%
African
5
1.41%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
18.56%
No qualifications
47
17.8%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15.91%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
33.07%
Owns with a mortgage
39
30.71%
Social rents from council
34
26.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.87%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH10 5LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH10 5LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202516, Blake Close, Crawley, RH10 5LNTerracedFreehold£320,000
01 May 202688, Gainsborough Road, Crawley, RH10 5LHTerracedFreehold£416,000
03 Feb 202528, Constable Road, Crawley, RH10 5LRTerracedFreehold£370,000
31 Oct 202556, Constable Road, Crawley, RH10 5LPTerracedFreehold£340,000
18 Nov 202563, Salisbury Road, Crawley, RH10 5LUTerracedFreehold£365,000

Schools

In the RH10 5LN postcode area, located within Tilgate, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH10 5LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Oaks Primary School & NurseryAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDesmond Anderson Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryThomas Bennett Community CollegeAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH10 5LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH10 5LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyAshdown Drive, Crawley, RH10 5EJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miTilgate SparkTilgate Parade, Crawley, RH10 5EQWalking directions to Tilgate Spark
0.3 miCo-op Food1 Tilgate Parade, Crawley, RH10 5EQWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 5LN, 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 011DE01031606
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RH10 5LN

Is RH10 5LN (Tilgate) safe?

The area around RH10 5LN records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5LN?

The median sale price around RH10 5LN 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 5LN?

There are 11 schools close to RH10 5LN, including The Oaks Primary School & Nursery (Good), Desmond Anderson Primary Academy (Good) and Thomas Bennett Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RH10 5LN?

The closest station to RH10 5LN is Crawley, about 1,574 m away.

How deprived is the area around RH10 5LN?

RH10 5LN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,219 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Crawley covering RH10 5LN 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.