A23 Crawley
1 address across 1 postcode (RH11), about 190 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 9700003.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Crawley costs £2,418 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crawley, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Tilgate Park, is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 83 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southgate Medical Group, about 180 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 87 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Crawley in 2026-27: Band D £2,418 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,612 | £1,881 | £2,150 | £2,418 | £2,956 | £3,493 | £4,031 | £4,837 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St Catherine's Hospice, Malthouse Road, Southgate, Crawley: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- The Imperial, Broadifeld Barton, Broadfield, Crawley: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- Second Floor, Pelham House, Broadfiled Barton, Broadfield, Crawley: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 1 October 2026 to 3 October 2026: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 27 September 2026 to 30 September 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 83 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH11 9RX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crawley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ifield 258,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Three Bridges 3.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stadium Broadfield | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crawley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Addison Gatwick Parking | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ashdown Drive | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southgate Medical Group | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sussex Dental Group - Crawley | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Crawley Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Crawley Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Tilgate Parade | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tilgate Park 93 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,870 m² | 90 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vulcan Place Allotments 4,150 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 93 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Forest | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Pease Pottage Hill | Hill | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Titmus Lake | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Whalebone Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Pease Pottage Forest | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Halfsmock Bottom | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Crawley: see them on the Crawley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bennett Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 300 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hilltop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southgate Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seymour Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Woodgate Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gossops Green Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley Town Football & Social Club Tea Bars And Redz Bar RH11 9RX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Pabulum At Thomas Bennett Community College RH10 5AD | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| New Moon RH10 6SZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2023 |
| K2 Cafe And Bar RH11 9BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Junior Adventures Group @ K2 RH11 9BQ | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Pioneer Childcare - Desmond RH10 5EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| HCL At Desmond Anderson Primary Academy RH10 5EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall RH10 5AU | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Thatcher Close (35); On or near Brighton Road (21); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (13); On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre (11); On or near Wensleydale (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 8% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 59% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 30% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 19% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RH11 9RX: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Thatcher Close · Wensleydale · Wainwrights · Loriners · Lundy Close · Teesdale · Saltdean Close · Anglesey Close · Coachmans Drive · Vulcan Close · Tyler Road · Whitgift Walk
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.