RH12 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Alder Way, 1.1km from Bewbush in Crawley (Crawley). Administratively it sits within Colgate & Rusper ward and the Horsham constituency.
For families considering a move, RH12 0BU represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k.
Census 2021 statistics for RH12 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00188699 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDER WAY, RH12 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDER WAY, RH12 0BU.
314
30
£ 58,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RH12 0BU 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 0BU is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH12 0BU. The average age is 30.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 272,500
11 sales · Mean £ 272,072
Detached
£ 528,500
8 sales · Mean £ 530,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RH12 0BU has low crime rates — 23 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
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Gita's Spice Kitchen0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Holmbush Farm Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Faygate2.0 km
- Ifield2.4 km
- Crawley3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Holmbush Potteries0.3 km
- Cottages0.3 km
- Kilnwood Vale School0.3 km
- Kilnwood Vale School0.4 km
- Somerset Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RH120BU · Data under Open Government Licence