Chipstead and Woodmansterne vs Crawley (Crawley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crawley (crawley) wins on house prices with a 47% gap. Chipstead And Woodmansterne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipstead And Woodmansterne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
£618,465
Crawley (Crawley)
£421,713
Crime Rate
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
60.4
Crawley (Crawley)
111.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
100.0%
Crawley (Crawley)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
410.9
Crawley (Crawley)
395.9
EPC Rating
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
70.2
Crawley (Crawley)
69.6
Median Income
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
£38,398
Crawley (Crawley)
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £421,713, Crawley (crawley) undercuts Chipstead And Woodmansterne (£618,465) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is a flat at £294,339, while in Crawley (crawley) it is a flat at £207,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Chipstead And Woodmansterne (£294,339 vs £207,428).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipstead And Woodmansterne prices grew faster — 32% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chipstead And Woodmansterne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.4 per 1,000 versus 111.5 per 1,000 in Crawley (crawley). The most common crime category in Chipstead And Woodmansterne 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 1 schools in Chipstead And Woodmansterne, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Crawley (crawley), which has 33 schools, the figure is 96.3%.
Chipstead and Woodmansterne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Chipstead and Woodmansterne | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 33 |
| Primary | 1 | 26 |
| Secondary | 0 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chipstead And Woodmansterne averages 410.9 Mbps – ahead of Crawley (crawley)'s 395.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 96.2% in Crawley (crawley). Gigabit availability stands at 79.9% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 75.7% in Crawley (crawley).
Chipstead And Woodmansterne is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (411 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chipstead And Woodmansterne, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Crawley (crawley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,071 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and £1,179 in Crawley (crawley). 65% of homes in Chipstead And Woodmansterne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Crawley (crawley).
Chipstead And Woodmansterne has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,398.3 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley). The median age is 41.1 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 43.1 in Crawley (crawley). Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 61.7% in Crawley (crawley). Owner-occupancy is 63.4% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne versus 67.6% in Crawley (crawley). Chipstead And Woodmansterne has a population of 4,523 and Crawley (crawley) has 120,206.
| Indicator | Chipstead and Woodmansterne | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,523 | 120,206 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,398.3 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.4% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 34.5% |
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