RH11 8BD is a safe, established residential area on Mowbray Drive, 0.5km from Bewbush in Crawley (Crawley). Administratively it sits within Bewbush & North Broadfield ward and the Crawley constituency.
For families considering a move, RH11 8BD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, down 3.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RH11 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00160892 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOWBRAY DRIVE, RH11 8BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOWBRAY DRIVE, RH11 8BD.
435
32
£ 62,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RH11 8BD — age 32, 57% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH11 8BD. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 342,500
7 sales · Mean £ 331,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH11 8BD has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gossops Green Primary
The Bewbush Academy
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
Waterfield Primary School
Seymour Primary School
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
The Mill Primary Academy
Ifield Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- A1 Fruit And Veg0.7 km
- Free Shop Crawley0.5 km
- Martins0.5 km
- Broadfield Service Station1.0 km
- Dormans Youth & Arts Centre0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Windmill0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bewbush Centre Cafe0.5 km
- Bewbush Community Nursery0.4 km
- Caterlink At Holy Trinity School0.5 km
- Roller Disco0.5 km
- Subway At Apple Green Service Station0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Al Naseeb0.5 km
- Fish 'R' Us0.6 km
- Gita's Spice Kitchen0.9 km
- New Mango's In0.6 km
- Istanbul Grill0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn - Crawley East0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ifield1.2 km
- Crawley2.1 km
- Faygate3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Henshaw Close0.1 km
- Nevile Close0.1 km
- Ellman Road0.2 km
- Ellman Road0.2 km
- Henshaw Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RH118BD · Data under Open Government Licence