Downland Place Crawley
86 addresses across 4 postcodes (RH11), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9700874.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 11, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 80% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Crawley, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Goff's Park, is about 580 m (0.4 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: Its addresses are 92 to 94 m above sea level.
- Noise: 22 of its 86 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Southgate Medical Group, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £72,500 | £72,500 | £72,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2018 | 6 RH11 8SN | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Oct 2017 | 7 RH11 8SN | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2008 | 6 RH11 8SN | Flat or maisonette | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Nov 2001 | 6 RH11 8SN | Flat or maisonette | £72,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: Flat (15). Built: 2003-2006 (9); 1967-1975 (5); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- 1, Downland Place
- 4, Downland Place
- 7, Downland Place
- Flat 1 Hickstead House, Downland Place
- Flat 1 Kempton House, Downland Place
- Flat 2 Hickstead House, Downland Place
- Flat 3 Hickstead House, Downland Place
- Flat 4 Kempton House, Downland Place
- Flat 5 Hickstead House, Downland Place
- Flat 5 Kempton House, Downland Place
- Flat 6 Hickstead House, Downland Place
- Flat 6 Kempton House, Downland Place
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 1,430 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 (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 44 Goffs Park Road, (Formerly Oakhurst Grange), Southgate, Crawley, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Former depot adj to SW corner of Goffs Park, Old Horsham Road, Southgate, Crawley, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 17-19 Brighton Road, Southgate, Crawley, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Land S/O and R/O 24 Brighton Road, Southgate, Crawley: up to 14 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RH11 8SS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH11 8RN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| RH11 8SN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH11 8RT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 86 addresses are between 92 m and 94 m above sea level (92 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH11 8RN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH11 8RT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH11 8SN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH11 8SS | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crawley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ifield 258,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Three Bridges 3.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Downland Place Southgate | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crawley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Addison Gatwick Parking | 130 m |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southgate Medical Group | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avalon Oral Care Centre | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Crawley Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Crawley Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Rontec - Broadfield Service Station, Broadfield Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Goff's Park 20 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ditchling Hill Play Area 620 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.3 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hunter Road Allotments 3,530 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broadfield Forest | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Woldhurstlea Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Pease Pottage Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Titmus Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Whalebone Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Halfsmock Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 64 | 86 | 86 |
22 of the street's 86 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | No published inspection |
| Southgate Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Broadfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas Bennett Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seymour Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Desmond Anderson Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gossops Green Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Oaks Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express RH11 8SW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 20 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Caterpillars Pre-school RH11 8QL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Caterlink At Hilltop Primary School RH11 8QL | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Southgate West Community Centre RH11 8QL | Other catering premises | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Hilltop Primary School Breakfast And After School Club RH11 8QL | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Premier Education - SB Sports Coaching RH11 8QL | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Hope Starts Here Crawley RH11 8QL | Mobile caterer | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Moon RH10 6SZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Gatwick Crawley Town (Goffs Park) Premier Inn RH11 8AX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Downland Drive (38); On or near Hambleton Hill (23); On or near Ditchling Hill (20); On or near Teesdale (15); On or near Darleydale (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 8 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 8SS: 62 addresses of 74 in the postcode
- RH11 8RN: 14 addresses
- RH11 8SN: 9 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- RH11 8RT: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hambleton Hill · Caburn Court · Darleydale · Caburn Heights · Swaledale Close · Downland Drive · Crawley Avenue · Grisedale Close · Caburn Heights · Crawley Avenue · Patterdale Close · Dovedale Crescent
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.