Billingshurst vs Crawley (Crawley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crawley (crawley) wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Billingshurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crawley (crawley) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingshurst
£546,196
Crawley (Crawley)
£421,713
Crime Rate
Billingshurst
34.2
Crawley (Crawley)
111.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingshurst
0.0%
Crawley (Crawley)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Billingshurst
311.6
Crawley (Crawley)
395.9
EPC Rating
Billingshurst
68.5
Crawley (Crawley)
69.6
Median Income
Billingshurst
£35,767
Crawley (Crawley)
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £421,713, Crawley (crawley) undercuts Billingshurst (£546,196) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Billingshurst is a flat at £172,513, while in Crawley (crawley) it is a flat at £207,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Billingshurst (£819,093 vs £668,901).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingshurst prices grew faster — 26% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Billingshurst experience less crime overall, with a rate of 34.2 per 1,000 versus 111.5 per 1,000 in Crawley (crawley). The most common crime category in Billingshurst 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 2 schools in Billingshurst, 0% are in the top two inspection bands. In Crawley (crawley), which has 33 schools, the figure is 96.3%.
Billingshurst School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 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 | Billingshurst | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 33 |
| Primary | 1 | 26 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crawley (crawley) averages 395.9 Mbps – ahead of Billingshurst's 311.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Billingshurst and 96.2% in Crawley (crawley). Gigabit availability stands at 57.1% in Billingshurst and 75.7% in Crawley (crawley).
Crawley (crawley) is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (396 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Crawley (crawley), scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Billingshurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,410 in Billingshurst and £1,179 in Crawley (crawley). 57.2% of homes in Billingshurst 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 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,766.7 in Billingshurst and £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley). The median age is 47.3 in Billingshurst and 43.1 in Crawley (crawley). Employment rates stand at 57.4% in Billingshurst and 61.7% in Crawley (crawley). Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Billingshurst versus 67.6% in Crawley (crawley). Billingshurst has a population of 9,121 and Crawley (crawley) has 120,206.
| Indicator | Billingshurst | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,121 | 120,206 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,766.7 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.4% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 34.5% |
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