Banstead vs Crawley Down
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crawley Down offers lower property prices by roughly 39%. Crawley Down has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Crawley Down
£486,525
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Crawley Down
45.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Crawley Down
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Crawley Down
395.9
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Crawley Down
69.6
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Crawley Down
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Crawley Down is £486,525, which is 39% less than Banstead at £677,179. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Crawley Down it is a flat at £224,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Banstead (£331,899 vs £224,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 45.9 offences per 1,000 people, Crawley Down is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Banstead's 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Crawley Down 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 EastBanstead has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Crawley Down. Banstead has 3 schools in total, while Crawley Down has 1.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crawley Down School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Crawley Down |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Banstead offers faster average downloads at 458.4 Mbps, compared to 395.9 Mbps in Crawley Down. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 96.2% in Crawley Down. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 75.7% in Crawley Down.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (458 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Banstead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Crawley Down. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,179 in Crawley Down. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Crawley Down.
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 Down. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 43.1 in Crawley Down. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 61.7% in Crawley Down. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 67.6% in Crawley Down.
| Indicator | Banstead | Crawley Down |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 5,775 |
| 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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