Lea Close Crawley
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (RH11), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9700411.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 1).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are 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 Ifield, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 72 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 Gossops Green Medical Ctr, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £174,500 | £166,000 | £188,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2015 | 10 RH11 8BY | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2013 | 7 RH11 8BY | Terraced | £197,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2012 | 5 RH11 8BY | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2011 | 14 RH11 8BY | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2007 | 1 RH11 8BY | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 22 May 2006 | 4 RH11 8BY | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2004 | 13 RH11 8BY | Terraced | £188,500 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 11 RH11 8BY | Terraced | £174,500 | |
| 13 Feb 2004 | 3 RH11 8BY | Terraced | £166,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2003 | 5 RH11 8BY | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2001 | 2 RH11 8BY | Terraced | £94,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (1).
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 (74% of about 860 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 60 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 32 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RH11 8ND | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| RH11 8BY | zone 2 | 2 / 6 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 71 m and 72 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH11 8BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH11 8ND | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ifield 258,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Crawley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Faygate 9,480 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gossops Green Shops | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crawley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Zee Parking | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rother Crescent | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gossops Green Medical Ctr | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gossops Green Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bewbush Dental Practice | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Crawley Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Crawley Police Station | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Crawley Gossops Green, Gossops Green | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 17 ha | 30 m |
| Play area | 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millpond Adventure Playground 6,670 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,120 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ellman Road Allotments 2,200 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site at Bewbush Manor, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site at Bewbush Manor | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Moated site at Ewhurst Place | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ifield Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 140 m west |
| Woldhurstlea Wood | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Capon Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Hyde Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Reubens Gill | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
None of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gossops Green Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Bewbush Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Mill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ifield Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kilnwood Vale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seymour Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hilltop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Church RH11 8LD | Other catering premises | 310 m | Exempt | |
| The Diner At Waterfield Primary School RH11 8RA | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Papa Johns RH11 8HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| New Mango's Inn RH11 8HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| A1 Fruit And Veg RH11 8HH | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2021 |
| Morrisons Daily RH11 8HH | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| The Windmill RH11 8HH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 23 May 2023 |
| Fish 'R' Us RH11 8HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Vito Food & Wine RH11 8HH | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Istanbul Grill RH11 8HH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Gossops Green Pharmacy RH11 8HH | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt | |
| Kitchen Royale RH11 8HH | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lavant Close (15); On or near Kennet Close (10); On or near Medway Road (10); On or near Lea Close (9); On or near Rother Crescent (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 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
Nearby streets
Rother Crescent · Derwent Close · Medway Road · Kennet Close · Lavant Close · Trent Close · Cherwell Walk · Windrush Close · Compassion Close · Behenna Close · Lovell Path · The Hollow
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.