Plover Close Crawley
27 addresses across 1 postcode (RH11), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9700344.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £315,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 8).
- Flood: 2 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 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 27 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leacroft Medical Practice, about 230 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £315,000 | £308,000 | £322,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £390,000 | £365,000 | £415,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £163,500 | £163,500 | £163,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £194,500 | £194,500 | £194,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £151,500 | £151,500 | £151,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £113,500 | £113,500 | £113,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £53,500 | £53,500 | £53,500 |
| 1996 | 2 | £60,475 | £57,950 | £63,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2025 | 5 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £322,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2025 | 7 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £308,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2024 | 6 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £365,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 25 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £415,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2019 | 9 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £345,000 | |
| 18 May 2018 | 11 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £244,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Feb 2018 | 8 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £305,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2017 | 8 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £230,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 17 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £189,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Jun 2010 | 7 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £163,500 | |
| 30 May 2008 | 17 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £194,500 | |
| 27 Nov 2003 | 5 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £151,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2002 | 24 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2001 | 5 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £113,500 | |
| 21 Mar 1997 | 23 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £53,500 | |
| 10 Dec 1996 | 6 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £63,000 | |
| 24 Jan 1996 | 5 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £57,950 | |
| 15 Sep 1995 | 11 RH11 7RN | Terraced | £34,107 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (6); Flat (1). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1967-1975 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (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 (73% of about 670 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)
- Ambulance Station, Ifield Avenue, West Green, Crawley: up to 39 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Oak Tree Filling Station, 114 London Road, Northgate, Crawley: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Fire Station, Ifield Avenue, West Green, Crawley: up to 48 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Stoner House, London Road, Northgate, Crawley, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 28 October 2026 to 1 November 2026: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 64 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH11 7RN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ifield 258,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Crawley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Three Bridges 3.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maiden Lane Langley Green | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crawley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Euro Car Parks | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blackbird Court, Nightingale Close | 130 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leacroft Medical Practice | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellhealth Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 74- 76 Stagelands | 220 m |
| Hospital | Langley Green Hospital | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Crawley Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 380 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,640 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ewhurst Place Recreation Ground 4.2 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,430 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site at Ewhurst Place, a scheduled monument, 360 m south-west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site at Ewhurst Place | Scheduled monument | 360 m south-west |
| Ewhurst Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m south-west |
| Ifield Quaker Meeting House | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Meeting House Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Medieval moated site at Ifield Court | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ewhurst Wood | Wood | 250 m south |
| Magpie Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Cophall Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Ifield Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Hyde Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Halfsmock Bottom | Valley | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
1 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Green Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| West Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ifield Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Mill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gossops Green Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enriching Lives Pre-School RH11 7PF | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| ISS At Langley Green Primary RH11 7PF | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Habeebi's Grill RH11 7RS | Other catering premises | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Sep 2026 |
| The Egg Free Cake Box RH11 7RS | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Raja Brothers Greengrocer RH11 7RS | Retailers - other | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Co-operative Group RH11 7RS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Mr Chips RH11 7RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Kebab Centre RH11 7RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Choice Halal Centre RH11 7RS | Retailers - other | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Himani Store RH11 7RS | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Kandies Sweets RH11 7RS | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy RH11 7RS | Retailers - other | 390 m | Exempt | |
| K&M Mini Mart RH11 7RS | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Dosa Club RH11 7RS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Sainsbury's RH10 8NF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kestrel Close (14); On or near Lark Rise (13); On or near Maiden Lane (11); On or near Raven Lane (9); On or near Jackdaw Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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 7RN: 27 addresses of 40 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Maiden Lane · Raven Lane · Lark Rise · Maiden Lane · Kestrel Close · Jackdaw Close · Stagelands · Swallow Road · Heron Close · Cottonwood Close · Swift Lane · Robin Close
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.