Cranleigh vs Crawley (Crawley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crawley (crawley) is about 58% cheaper on average. Cranleigh has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crawley (crawley) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cranleigh
£664,392
Crawley (Crawley)
£421,713
Crime Rate
Cranleigh
58.9
Crawley (Crawley)
111.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranleigh
66.7%
Crawley (Crawley)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Cranleigh
361.2
Crawley (Crawley)
395.9
EPC Rating
Cranleigh
68.5
Crawley (Crawley)
69.6
Median Income
Cranleigh
£36,053
Crawley (Crawley)
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Crawley (crawley) is £421,713, which is 58% less than Cranleigh at £664,392. The most affordable entry point in Cranleigh is a flat at £320,569, while in Crawley (crawley) it is a flat at £207,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Cranleigh (£320,569 vs £207,428).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crawley (crawley) prices grew faster — 13% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Cranleigh (58.9 per 1,000) compared to Crawley (crawley) (111.5 per 1,000), a 89% difference. The most common crime category in Cranleigh 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 66.7% in Cranleigh. Cranleigh has 4 schools in total, while Crawley (crawley) has 33.
Cranleigh School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 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 | Cranleigh | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 33 |
| Primary | 3 | 26 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crawley (crawley) offers faster average downloads at 395.9 Mbps, compared to 361.2 Mbps in Cranleigh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Cranleigh and 96.2% in Crawley (crawley). Gigabit availability stands at 68.2% in Cranleigh and 75.7% in Crawley (crawley).
Crawley (crawley) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (396 vs 361 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 68.5 (band C) in Cranleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,434 in Cranleigh and £1,179 in Crawley (crawley). 55.6% of homes in Cranleigh 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 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,052.5 in Cranleigh and £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley). The median age is 47.7 in Cranleigh and 43.1 in Crawley (crawley). Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Cranleigh and 61.7% in Crawley (crawley). Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Cranleigh versus 67.6% in Crawley (crawley).
| Indicator | Cranleigh | Crawley (Crawley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,430 | 120,206 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £36,052.5 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41.9% | 34.5% |
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