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Living in Crawley (Crawley)

A snapshot of life in Crawley (Crawley), South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Crawley (Crawley) is a city in Crawley, South East with a population of 120,206. The average house price is £421,713 and the overall crime rate is 111.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Crawley (Crawley) ranks

Population

120,206

Avg House Price

£421,713

Crime Rate

111.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

96.3%

Avg Download Speed

396 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,661.7

Median Age

43.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Crawley (crawley)'s detached homes (£668,901) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£207,428).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Crawley (crawley) prices have risen 13% over the last 9 years (£371,966 → £421,713).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£668,901	£587,500	172
Semi-Detached	£409,357	£405,000	297
Terraced	£337,899	£340,000	546
Flat	£207,428	£215,000	257

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Crawley (Crawley) is 111.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Crawley (crawley): violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

96.3% of 33 schools (26 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	33
Primary	26
Secondary	7
% Top two bands	96.3%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Broadfield Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available
Brook Infant School and Nursery	Primary	Good
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Forge Wood Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Gossops Green Primary	Primary	Good
Hazelwick School	Secondary	Outstanding
Hilltop Primary School	Primary	Good
Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley	Secondary	Good
Ifield Community College	Secondary	Good
Kilnwood Vale Primary School	Primary	Good
Langley Green Primary	Primary	Good
Maidenbower Infant School and Nursery	Primary	No rating available
Maidenbower Junior School	Primary	Good
Milton Mount Primary School	Primary	Good
Northgate Primary School	Primary	Good
Oriel High School	Secondary	Good
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Pound Hill Infant Academy	Primary	No rating available
Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley	Primary	Good
Seymour Primary School	Primary	Good
Southgate Primary	Primary	Good
St Andrew's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley	Primary	Good
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley	Secondary	Good
The Bewbush Academy	Primary	No rating available
The Gatwick School	Secondary	Good
The Mill Primary Academy	Primary	Good
The Oaks Primary School & Nursery	Primary	No rating available
Thomas Bennett Community College	Secondary	Good
Three Bridges Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Waterfield Primary School	Primary	Good
West Green Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Crawley (crawley) averages 396 Mbps — 296% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Crawley (crawley) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.6
% Rated C or Above	58.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,179

Demographics & Economy

Population	120,206
Median Age	43.1
Median Household Income	£33,661.7
Employment Rate	61.7%
Owner Occupied	67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Crawley (crawley)?

The average house price in Crawley (crawley) is £421,713 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Crawley (crawley)?

The most affordable entry point in Crawley (crawley) is a flat, with an average price of £207,428.

Is Crawley (crawley) a safe place to live?

Crawley (crawley) has a recorded crime rate of 111.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Crawley (crawley)?

Crawley (crawley) has 33 schools in total, with 96.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Crawley (crawley)?

Average broadband download speeds in Crawley (crawley) are around 396 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.2% of premises.

How big is Crawley (crawley)?

Crawley (crawley) is a settlement in Crawley with a population of approximately 120,206.

Most compared with

How does Crawley (Crawley) stack up against its neighbours?

Ashtead

Crawley (Crawley)

House price: £694,684 · £421,713
Crime rate: 56 · 111.5
Distance: 14.3 mi

Banstead

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House price: £677,179 · £421,713
Crime rate: 60.3 · 111.5
Distance: 14.3 mi

Billingshurst

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House price: £546,196 · £421,713
Crime rate: 34.2 · 111.5
Distance: 13.3 mi

Broadbridge Heath

Crawley (Crawley)

House price: £429,327 · £421,713
Crime rate: 45.4 · 111.5
Distance: 8.4 mi

Burgess Hill

Crawley (Crawley)

House price: £423,336 · £421,713
Crime rate: 45.8 · 111.5
Distance: 11.2 mi

Caterham

Crawley (Crawley)

House price: £534,519 · £421,713
Crime rate: 55.2 · 111.5
Distance: 12.4 mi

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