Postcode RH10 5LY 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tilgate Park.
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.
Tilgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from RH10 5LY.
Tilgate near RH10 5LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Crawley located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tilgate Park | Large | Walking directions to Tilgate Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tilgate Playing Field | Large | Walking directions to Tilgate Playing Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £404,000 | £443 |
| Terraced | 42 | £364,000 | £408 |
| Flats | 7 | £220,000 | £310 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH10 5LY.
In the RH10 5LY postcode area, located within Tilgate, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH10 5LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Tilgate Parade, Crawley, RH10 5EQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tilgate Spark | Tilgate Parade, Crawley, RH10 5EQ | Walking directions to Tilgate Spark |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Ashdown Drive, Crawley, RH10 5EJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Crawley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RH10 5LY, 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 5LY 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.
The median sale price around RH10 5LY in Tilgate is £365,000 (about £407 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to RH10 5LY, including Desmond Anderson Primary Academy (Good), Thomas Bennett Community College (Good) and The Oaks Primary School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
RH10 5LY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Crawley covering RH10 5LY is Peter Lamb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Emma Whiteoak (Reform UK).
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.