RH12 0BN is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Crescent, 1.0km from Bewbush in Crawley (Crawley). Administratively it sits within Colgate & Rusper ward and the Horsham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 60% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for RH12 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00188607 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CRESCENT, RH12 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CRESCENT, RH12 0BN.
295
29
£ 58,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH12 0BN 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 0BN is a young, economically active community — 71% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. At £375k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH12 0BN. The average age is 28.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 357,475
4 sales · Mean £ 364,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH12 0BN has low crime rates — 24 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 Crawley1.0 km
- Martins1.0 km
- Manning Pharmacy1.0 km
- Smokey's1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bewbush Centre Cafe1.0 km
- Roller Disco1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Al Naseeb1.0 km
- Gita's Spice Kitchen0.6 km
- Mister H1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Faygate2.2 km
- Ifield2.3 km
- Crawley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cottages0.2 km
- Cottages0.2 km
- Francis Edwards Way0.3 km
- Redditch Close0.3 km
- Somerset Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RH120BN · Data under Open Government Licence