The Driftway Crawley
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (RH11), about 330 m long. USRN 9703311.
- Flood: 11 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 Crawley, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, and Goff's Park (20 hectares) is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 69 to 71 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 Leacroft Medical Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 484 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 (45% of about 820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Turnpike House, 121 - 123 High Street, Northgate, Crawley, permissioned (110 m)
- Fire Station, Ifield Avenue, West Green, Crawley: up to 48 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Brittingham House, Orchard Street, West Green, Crawley: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- 1 -7 Pegler Way, West Green, Crawley: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (290 m)
- 7 - 13 The Broadway & 1 -3 Queens Square, Northgate, Crawley: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Stoner House, London Road, Northgate, Crawley, permissioned (300 m)
- 7 - 13 The Broadway & 1 - 3 Queens Square, Northgate, Crawley, permissioned (300 m)
- Shaw House, Pegler Way, West Green, Crawley: up to 33 homes, permissioned (320 m)
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, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 7 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 7EE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RH11 7EF | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 6 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 69 m and 71 m above sea level (70 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RH11 7EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RH11 7EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Crawley 1.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ifield 258,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Three Bridges 3.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Multiplex Crawley | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Crawley | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest RCP Parking - Boulevard West | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leacroft Medical Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crawley Chemists | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Quality Dental Crawley | 300 m |
| Hospital | Crawley Hospital | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Crawley Police Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crawley the Boulevard NatWest | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Goff's Park 20 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,270 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,610 m² | 280 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ifield Road Allotments 2,600 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Punchbowl, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m south. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Punchbowl | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m south |
| The George Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m south |
| The Ancient Priors (Minters Restaurant A Louis Coiffeur) | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Parish Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Moated site at Ewhurst Place | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ewhurst Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Magpie Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Woldhurstlea Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Ifield Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Pease Pottage Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Halfsmock Bottom | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langley Green Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southgate Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ifield Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hilltop Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Three Bridges Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Mill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Punch Bowl RH10 1DD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Travelodge Crawley RH11 7GY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Plaza Premium Lounge RH10 0JW | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| KFC RH10 1BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Troys Barbecue RH10 1BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Turtle Bay RH10 1BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Creams Cafe RH10 1BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Smashed Bros RH11 7AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Premier KVK Mini Market RH10 1XX | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2022 |
| 7 Days Food And Wine RH10 1XX | Retailers - other | 220 m | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Slim Chickens | Other catering premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| GDK RH10 8LR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Heavenly Desserts RH10 8LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Turquaz RH10 8LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Oriental Emporium RH10 1BA | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 |
| Public order | 53 |
| Other theft | 51 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 |
| Drugs | 28 |
| Theft from the person | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Orchard Street (180); On or near Nightclub (145); On or near Northgate Road (66); On or near Parking Area (35); On or near Town Mead (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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 | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Hollywood Bowl (restaurant/cafe/canteen, RH10 8LR) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 7 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Pegler Way · High Street · Sunnymead · Northgate Road · A2219 · Buckmans Road · The Boulevard · The Link · High Street · Bank Lane · Orchard Street · Town Mead
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.