Town comparison
Burgess Hill vs Crawley (Crawley)
Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Crawley (crawley) is about 0% cheaper on average. Burgess Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crawley (crawley) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burgess Hill
£423,336
Crawley (Crawley)
£421,713
Crime Rate
Burgess Hill
45.8
Crawley (Crawley)
111.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burgess Hill
71.4%
Crawley (Crawley)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Burgess Hill
419.7
Crawley (Crawley)
395.9
EPC Rating
Burgess Hill
70.6
Crawley (Crawley)
69.6
Median Income
Burgess Hill
£32,006
Crawley (Crawley)
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Crawley (crawley) is £421,713, which is 0% less than Burgess Hill at £423,336. The most affordable entry point in Burgess Hill is a flat at £269,793, while in Crawley (crawley) it is a flat at £207,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Burgess Hill (£269,793 vs £207,428).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burgess Hill prices grew faster — 13% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Burgess Hill (45.8 per 1,000) compared to Crawley (crawley) (111.5 per 1,000), a 143% difference. The most common crime category in Burgess Hill 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 EastCrawley (crawley) has 96.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 71.4% in Burgess Hill. Burgess Hill has 9 schools in total, while Crawley (crawley) has 33.
Burgess Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 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 | Burgess Hill | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 33 |
| Primary | 7 | 26 |
| Secondary | 2 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burgess Hill offers faster average downloads at 419.7 Mbps, compared to 395.9 Mbps in Crawley (crawley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Burgess Hill and 96.2% in Crawley (crawley). Gigabit availability stands at 81.1% in Burgess Hill and 75.7% in Crawley (crawley).
Burgess Hill is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (420 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burgess Hill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Crawley (crawley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Burgess Hill and £1,179 in Crawley (crawley). 62.4% of homes in Burgess Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Crawley (crawley).
Burgess Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley) and £32,005.5 in Burgess Hill. The median age is 47 in Burgess Hill and 43.1 in Crawley (crawley). Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Burgess Hill and 61.7% in Crawley (crawley). Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Burgess Hill versus 67.6% in Crawley (crawley).
| Indicator | Burgess Hill | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,352 | 120,206 |
| Median Age | 47 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,005.5 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.8% | 34.5% |
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