RH12 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Illett Way, 0.9km from Bewbush in Crawley (Crawley). Administratively it sits within Colgate & Rusper ward and the Horsham constituency.
For families considering a move, RH12 0BL represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RH12 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00188736 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILLETT WAY, RH12 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILLETT WAY, RH12 0BL.
290
30
£ 58,800 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH12 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RH12 0BL is a young, economically active community — 67% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. At £335k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH12 0BL. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 260,000
20 sales · Mean £ 253,050
Terraced
£ 356,500
19 sales · Mean £ 367,271
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
21 sales · Mean £ 377,078
Detached
£ 467,475
8 sales · Mean £ 449,356
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH12 0BL has low crime rates — 28 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
Kilnwood Vale Primary School
The Bewbush Academy
Waterfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Free Shop Crawley0.9 km
- Martins0.9 km
- Manning Pharmacy0.9 km
- Smokey's0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bewbush Centre Cafe0.9 km
- Roller Disco0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Al Naseeb0.9 km
- Gita's Spice Kitchen0.6 km
- Mister H0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ifield2.1 km
- Faygate2.2 km
- Crawley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Somerset Road0.1 km
- Somerset Road0.1 km
- Francis Edwards Way0.3 km
- Kilnwood Vale School0.3 km
- Redditch Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH120BL · Data under Open Government Licence