Copthorne vs Crawley Down
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crawley Down is about 12% cheaper on average. Copthorne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copthorne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Copthorne
£543,218
Crawley Down
£486,525
Crime Rate
Copthorne
45.6
Crawley Down
45.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Copthorne
100.0%
Crawley Down
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Copthorne
395.9
Crawley Down
395.9
EPC Rating
Copthorne
69.6
Crawley Down
69.6
Median Income
Copthorne
£33,662
Crawley Down
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Crawley Down more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £486,525 versus £543,218 in Copthorne. The most affordable entry point in Copthorne is a flat at £250,357, while in Crawley Down it is a flat at £224,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 12% pricier in Copthorne (£250,357 vs £224,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Copthorne (45.6 per 1,000) compared to Crawley Down (45.9 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Copthorne is violent-crime, while in Crawley Down 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 EastSchool quality favours Copthorne: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Crawley Down.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crawley Down School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Copthorne | Crawley Down |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Copthorne enjoy 395.9 Mbps on average, while Crawley Down lags behind at 395.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Copthorne and 96.2% in Crawley Down. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Copthorne and 75.7% in Crawley Down.
Copthorne is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (396 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Copthorne is band C (score 69.6), ahead of Crawley Down's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Copthorne and £1,179 in Crawley Down. 58.9% of homes in Copthorne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Crawley Down.
Copthorne has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Copthorne has a population of 4,917 while Crawley Down has 5,775. Median household income is £33,661.7 in Copthorne and £33,661.7 in Crawley Down. The median age is 43.1 in Copthorne and 43.1 in Crawley Down. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Copthorne and 61.7% in Crawley Down.
| Indicator | Copthorne | Crawley Down |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,917 | 5,775 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 34.5% |
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