Caterham vs Crawley (Crawley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crawley (crawley) is about 27% cheaper on average. Caterham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Caterham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Caterham
£534,519
Crawley (Crawley)
£421,713
Crime Rate
Caterham
55.2
Crawley (Crawley)
111.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caterham
100.0%
Crawley (Crawley)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Caterham
390.3
Crawley (Crawley)
395.9
EPC Rating
Caterham
67.6
Crawley (Crawley)
69.6
Median Income
Caterham
£35,440
Crawley (Crawley)
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Crawley (crawley) is £421,713, which is 27% less than Caterham at £534,519. The most affordable entry point in Caterham is a flat at £280,876, while in Crawley (crawley) it is a flat at £207,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Caterham (£280,876 vs £207,428).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caterham prices grew faster — 24% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Caterham (55.2 per 1,000) compared to Crawley (crawley) (111.5 per 1,000), a 102% difference. The most common crime category in Caterham 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 EastCaterham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 96.3% in Crawley (crawley). Caterham has 6 schools in total, while Crawley (crawley) has 33.
Caterham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 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 | Caterham | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 33 |
| Primary | 5 | 26 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crawley (crawley) offers faster average downloads at 395.9 Mbps, compared to 390.3 Mbps in Caterham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Caterham and 96.2% in Crawley (crawley). Gigabit availability stands at 74.3% in Caterham and 75.7% in Crawley (crawley).
Crawley (crawley) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (396 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crawley (crawley) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 67.6 (band D) in Caterham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Caterham and £1,179 in Crawley (crawley). 49.7% of homes in Caterham 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 49.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,439.5 in Caterham and £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley). The median age is 42.4 in Caterham and 43.1 in Crawley (crawley). Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Caterham and 61.7% in Crawley (crawley). Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Caterham versus 67.6% in Crawley (crawley).
| Indicator | Caterham | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,757 | 120,206 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,439.5 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 34.5% |
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