Buttermere Close Crawley
5 addresses across 1 postcode (RH10), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 9704311.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £417,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pound Hill Medical Group, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £417,000 | £394,000 | £440,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £404,950 | £374,950 | £404,950 |
| 2016 | 1 | £554,950 | £554,950 | £554,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2021 | 1 RH10 3FA | Semi-detached | £394,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2021 | 2 RH10 3FA | Semi-detached | £440,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2017 | 2 RH10 3FA | Semi-detached | £404,950 | New build. |
| 6 Feb 2017 | 3 RH10 3FA | Semi-detached | £404,950 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 1 RH10 3FA | Semi-detached | £374,950 | New build. |
| 23 Dec 2016 | 4 RH10 3FA | Detached | £554,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 115 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (1). Built: 2016 (2); 2012 onwards (1); 2017 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (42% of about 1,440 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 62 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH10 3FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gatwick Airport 21 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Three Bridges 3.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Horley 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gatwick South Terminal Shuttle Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Greyhound Tinsley Green | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crawley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meteor Parking | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E-Veezy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Pound Hill Medical Group | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Innovation House (Dental Surgery) | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Langley Green Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Gatwick Airport Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.8 ha | 60 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,840 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | The Grattons Playing Field 6.3 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 400 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 8.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval settlement remains 100m south east and 150m south west of Oldlands Farm, Tinsley Green, a scheduled monument, 120 m north. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval settlement remains 100m south east and 150m south west of Oldlands Farm, Tinsley Green | Scheduled monument | 120 m north |
| The Beehive (Former Combined Terminal and Control Tower) | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Forge Wood | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| The Larches | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Blackcorner Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Sawpit Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Cuffs Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south |
| Halfsmock Bottom | Valley | 5 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Gatwick School | All-through | 4–16 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Milton Mount Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; 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 |
| Hazelwick School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound RH10 3NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Ward Holiday Club RH10 3SW | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Aspens Service Ltd At Forge Wood Primary School RH10 3SW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Aspens Services At The Gatwick School RH10 9TP | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eames Way (11); On or near Robinson Crescent (4); On or near Cornwell Avenue (3); On or near Buttermere Close (3); On or near Windemere Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 81% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- RH10 3FA: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Cornwell Avenue · Robinson Crescent · Dowlen Close · Somerley Drive · Eames Way · Tinsley Green · Hammingden Court · Windemere Close · Honour Way · Killick Close · Wimblehurst Road · Steers Lane
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.