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Broadbridge Heath vs Crawley (Crawley)

Which is better to live in? 8.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

Broadbridge Heath
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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Crawley (crawley) wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Broadbridge Heath has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Broadbridge Heath

£429,327

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Crawley (Crawley)

£421,713

Crime Rate

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Broadbridge Heath

45.4

Crawley (Crawley)

111.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broadbridge Heath

N/A

Crawley (Crawley)

96.3%

Avg Download Speed

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Broadbridge Heath

402.5

Crawley (Crawley)

395.9

EPC Rating

Broadbridge Heath

68.3

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Crawley (Crawley)

69.6

Median Income

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Broadbridge Heath

£38,804

Crawley (Crawley)

£33,662

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

At £421,713, Crawley (crawley) undercuts Broadbridge Heath (£429,327) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broadbridge Heath is a flat at £176,367, while in Crawley (crawley) it is a flat at £207,428.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Broadbridge Heath (£389,250 vs £337,899).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Crawley (crawley) prices grew faster — 13% vs -37%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

Residents of Broadbridge Heath experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.4 per 1,000 versus 111.5 per 1,000 in Crawley (crawley). The most common crime category in Broadbridge Heath 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 East

School quality data is not fully available for both Broadbridge Heath and Crawley (crawley). Broadbridge Heath has 1 schools and Crawley (crawley) has 33 schools.

Broadbridge Heath School Inspection Breakdown

Crawley (Crawley) School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBroadbridge HeathCrawley (Crawley)
Total Schools133
Primary126
Secondary07
% Top two bandsN/A96.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Broadbridge Heath averages 402.5 Mbps – ahead of Crawley (crawley)'s 395.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Broadbridge Heath and 96.2% in Crawley (crawley). Gigabit availability stands at 73.5% in Broadbridge Heath and 75.7% in Crawley (crawley).

Broadbridge Heath is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (403 vs 396 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Crawley (crawley) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Broadbridge Heath averages 68.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,439 in Broadbridge Heath and £1,179 in Crawley (crawley). 56.1% of homes in Broadbridge Heath 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 56.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,803.7 in Broadbridge Heath and £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley). The median age is 46.8 in Broadbridge Heath and 43.1 in Crawley (crawley). Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Broadbridge Heath versus 67.6% in Crawley (crawley). Employment rates stand at 59% in Broadbridge Heath and 61.7% in Crawley (crawley).

IndicatorBroadbridge HeathCrawley (Crawley)
Population6,011120,206
Median Age46.843.1
Median Household Income£38,803.7£33,661.7
Employment Rate59%61.7%
Owner Occupied72.4%67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified42.2%34.5%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broadbridge Heath and Crawley (crawley)?
Broadbridge Heath and Crawley (crawley) are approximately 8.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadbridge Heath or Crawley (crawley)?
Crawley (crawley) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,713.
Is Broadbridge Heath or Crawley (crawley) safer?
Broadbridge Heath has the lower crime rate at 45.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broadbridge Heath or Crawley (crawley)?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Broadbridge Heath or Crawley (crawley)?
Broadbridge Heath has faster average broadband at 402.5 Mbps.

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