Postcode report
Is RH10 8BH a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About RH10 8BH: area rating, property, schools and local change
RH10 8BH is a postcode in Northgate & West Green, Crawley, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RH10 8BH, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RH10 8BH are jobs and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RH10 8BH is based on Crawley 004 Census 2021. It covers 12,586 residents, 2,337 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 35% privately rented, 23% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near RH10 8BH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RH10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £330k from 51 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RH10 8BH can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RH10 8BH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RH10 8BH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 89 HMO licences, 52 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RH10 8BH
Is RH10 8BH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RH10 8BH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RH10 8BH?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RH10 8BH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for RH10 8BH?
LocaleIQ matched RH10 8BH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RH10 8BH?
The latest median sold price is £330k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RH10 8BH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 89 HMO licences, 52 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.