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RH11 8GH

Shirley Close

Bewbush & North Broadfield

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Detailed insights for RH11 8GH

Overview

Postcode RH11 8GH is located in an urban city, within the Bewbush & North Broadfield ward of Crawley in the South East region, and forms part of the Bewbush area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bewbush is £50,945 per year. The nearest station is Ifield, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bewbush Green Playing Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Bewbush has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,508 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bewbush has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.5%

Approximately 20.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bewbush is £50,945 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from RH11 8GH.

Flood risk

Low

Bewbush near RH11 8GH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ifield located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RH11 8GH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBewbush Green Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Bewbush Green Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
3,456.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.56(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.28(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.46(+78%)
Other theft
5.35(-5%)
Public order
3.06(-50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
72.48%
Indian
28
8.56%
Pakistani
19
5.81%
Other White
19
5.81%
Other Asian
5
1.53%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
26.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
19.16%
No qualifications
48
18.39%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
43.31%
Owns outright
27
21.26%
Social rents from council
19
14.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.81%
Other social rented
7
5.51%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Bewbush & North Broadfield

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £336K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Bewbush & North Broadfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bewbush & North Broadfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£367,500£429
Terraced40£325,000£339
Flats11£210,000£307

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bewbush & North Broadfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bewbush & North Broadfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198,500£258,000
2017£186,000£299,500£264,050
2018£194,175£277,475£266,000
2019£185,000£325,000£265,000
2020£182,750£285,000£268,000
2021£181,500£312,500£275,000
2022£206,250£377,500£311,250
2023£185,000£346,500£323,750
2024£182,500£347,500£315,000
2025£202,600£372,500£325,500
2026£241,500£367,500£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bewbush & North Broadfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bewbush & North Broadfield.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286£268
2017£330£338£270
2018£294£285£280
2019£307£401£278
2020£317£264£274
2021£290£353£292
2022£282£403£325
2023£317£370£344
2024£339£361£333
2025£335£422£351
2026£312£444£334
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bewbush & North Broadfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bewbush & North Broadfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH11 8GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RH11 8GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20261, Manorfields, Crawley, RH11 8GNSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
12 Jun 202527, Manorfields, Crawley, RH11 8GNTerracedFreehold£340,000
23 May 202513, Manorfields, Crawley, RH11 8GNTerracedFreehold£375,000
30 May 202524, Chetwood Road, Crawley, RH11 8GDFlatsLeasehold£172,000
08 Aug 202535, Cumbernauld Walk, Crawley, RH11 6EFTerracedFreehold£321,000

Schools

In the RH11 8GH postcode area, located within Bewbush, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RH11 8GH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKilnwood Vale Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Bewbush AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryWaterfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RH11 8GH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RH11 8GH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodCreasys Drive, Crawley, RH11 8XWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miBewbush Post Office7-8 Dorsten Square, Bewbush, RH11 8XWWalking directions to Bewbush Post Office

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Crawley district.

Band A£1,612
Band B£1,881
Band C£2,150
Band D£2,418
Band E£2,956
Band F£3,493
Band G£4,031
Band H£4,837

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 RH11 8GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian James Butler

Bewbush & North Broadfield - 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
ParishCrawley, unparished areaE43000148
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BewbushE02006584
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Crawley 010AE01031547
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RH11 8GH

Is RH11 8GH (Bewbush) safe?

The area around RH11 8GH records about 57 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near RH11 8GH?

The median sale price around RH11 8GH in Bewbush & North Broadfield is £320,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RH11 8GH?

There are 5 schools close to RH11 8GH, including Kilnwood Vale Primary School (Good), The Bewbush Academy (Requires improvement) and Waterfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RH11 8GH?

RH11 8GH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,508 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RH11 8GH (Bewbush) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Crawley covering RH11 8GH is Peter Lamb (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ian James Butler (Reform UK).