Town comparison
Ashtead vs Crawley (Crawley)
Which is better to live in? 14.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crawley (crawley) wins on house prices with a 65% gap. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Crawley (Crawley)
£421,713
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Crawley (Crawley)
111.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Crawley (Crawley)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Crawley (Crawley)
395.9
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Crawley (Crawley)
69.6
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Crawley (Crawley)
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £421,713, Crawley (crawley) undercuts Ashtead (£694,684) by around 65% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Crawley (crawley) it is a flat at £207,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 79% pricier in Ashtead (£606,447 vs £337,899).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashtead prices grew faster — 17% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Ashtead experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56 per 1,000 versus 111.5 per 1,000 in Crawley (crawley). The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Crawley (crawley) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 6 schools in Ashtead, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Crawley (crawley), which has 33 schools, the figure is 96.3%.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crawley (Crawley) School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (26 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 33 |
| Primary | 5 | 26 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crawley (crawley) averages 395.9 Mbps – ahead of Ashtead's 369.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 96.2% in Crawley (crawley). Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 75.7% in Crawley (crawley).
Crawley (crawley) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (396 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Crawley (crawley), scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 67.9 (band C) in Ashtead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,179 in Crawley (crawley). 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Crawley (crawley).
Crawley (crawley) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,374 in Ashtead and £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley). The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 43.1 in Crawley (crawley). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 61.7% in Crawley (crawley). Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashtead versus 67.6% in Crawley (crawley). Ashtead has a population of 14,830 and Crawley (crawley) has 120,206.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 120,206 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 34.5% |
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