Banstead vs Crawley (Crawley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Crawley (crawley) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 61% lower. Banstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Crawley (Crawley)
£421,713
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Crawley (Crawley)
111.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Crawley (Crawley)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Crawley (Crawley)
395.9
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Crawley (Crawley)
69.6
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Crawley (Crawley)
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Banstead commands an average of £677,179, compared with £421,713 in Crawley (crawley) – a difference of 61%. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Crawley (crawley) it is a flat at £207,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 62% pricier in Banstead (£662,038 vs £409,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBanstead has a crime rate of 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85% lower than Crawley (crawley) at 111.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banstead 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 EastFamilies may prefer Banstead, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 96.3% in Crawley (crawley). There are 3 schools in Banstead and 33 in Crawley (crawley).
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) 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 | Banstead | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 33 |
| Primary | 3 | 26 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.4 Mbps in Banstead and 395.9 Mbps in Crawley (crawley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 96.2% in Crawley (crawley). Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 75.7% in Crawley (crawley).
Banstead is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (458 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Banstead leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Crawley (crawley) averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,179 in Crawley (crawley). 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Crawley (crawley).
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,581 in Banstead and £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley). The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 43.1 in Crawley (crawley). Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 67.6% in Crawley (crawley). Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 61.7% in Crawley (crawley).
| Indicator | Banstead | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 120,206 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 34.5% |
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