Postcode RH11 8AY is located in an urban city, within the Southgate ward of Crawley in the South East region, and forms part of the Southgate area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southgate is £51,899 per year. The nearest station is Crawley, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Goff's Park.
Southgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,715 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Southgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 91 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southgate is £51,899 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RH11 8AY.
Southgate near RH11 8AY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Crawley | N/A | Walking directions to Crawley |
| 1 mi | Ifield | N/A | Walking directions to Ifield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goff's Park | Large | Walking directions to Goff's Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £323,000 (about £385 per square foot) in Southgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £780,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £673,250 | £350 |
| Terraced | 31 | £350,000 | £397 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £330,000 | £421 |
| Flats | 18 | £195,500 | £345 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £473,750 | £209,975 | £291,250 | £270,000 |
| 2017 | £460,000 | £195,000 | £349,975 | £278,750 |
| 2018 | £540,000 | £188,500 | £340,000 | £290,000 |
| 2019 | £456,250 | £210,000 | £305,000 | £285,000 |
| 2020 | £550,000 | £202,000 | £332,500 | £295,000 |
| 2021 | £640,000 | £197,750 | £350,000 | £308,000 |
| 2022 | £520,000 | £225,000 | £365,000 | £330,500 |
| 2023 | £644,050 | £192,500 | £382,500 | £334,500 |
| 2024 | £547,500 | £185,000 | £370,000 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £671,500 | £207,000 | £347,500 | £340,000 |
| 2026 | — | £207,500 | £315,000 | £385,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £339 | £292 | £316 | £342 |
| 2017 | £358 | £326 | £357 | £324 |
| 2018 | £359 | £281 | £346 | £343 |
| 2019 | £390 | £309 | £369 | £339 |
| 2020 | £390 | £309 | £369 | £320 |
| 2021 | £374 | £295 | £373 | £352 |
| 2022 | £396 | £339 | £390 | £381 |
| 2023 | £401 | £328 | £377 | £410 |
| 2024 | £437 | £330 | £463 | £395 |
| 2025 | £352 | £345 | £403 | £393 |
| 2026 | — | £344 | £450 | £358 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH11 8AY.
In the RH11 8AY postcode area, located within Southgate, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RH11 8AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 84,86 Downland Drive, Southgate, RH11 8SW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Pegler Way, Crawley, RH11 7AH | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Handy Corner | East Park, Crawley, RH10 6AS | Walking directions to Handy Corner |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 7 Southgate Parade, Crawley, RH10 6ER | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Something Wiccan | 2 Church Walk, Crawley, RH10 1HH | Walking directions to Something Wiccan |
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 RH11 8AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tim Charters
Southgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Peter Lamb
Crawley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RH11 8AY records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 RH11 8AY in Southgate is £323,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to RH11 8AY, including Hilltop Primary School (Good), Southgate Primary (Good) and St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RH11 8AY is Crawley, about 697 m away.
RH11 8AY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,715 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 RH11 8AY is Peter Lamb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Charters (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.