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Crawley (Crawley) vs Crawley Down

Which is better to live in? 4.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Crawley (crawley) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Crawley Down has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crawley Down edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Crawley (Crawley)

£421,713

Crawley Down

£486,525

Crime Rate

Crawley (Crawley)

111.5

Crawley Down

45.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Crawley (Crawley)

96.3%

Crawley Down

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Crawley (Crawley)

395.9

Crawley Down

395.9

EPC Rating

Crawley (Crawley)

69.6

Crawley Down

69.6

Median Income

Crawley (Crawley)

£33,662

Crawley Down

£33,662

Property in Crawley Down commands an average of £486,525, compared with £421,713 in Crawley (crawley) – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Crawley (crawley) is a flat at £207,428, while in Crawley Down it is a flat at £224,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Crawley Down (£452,130 vs £409,357).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Crawley (crawley) prices grew faster — 13% vs 12%.

Crawley Down has a crime rate of 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 143% lower than Crawley (crawley) at 111.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crawley (crawley) 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.

Families may prefer Crawley Down, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 96.3% in Crawley (crawley). There are 33 schools in Crawley (crawley) and 1 in Crawley Down.

Crawley (Crawley) School Inspection Breakdown

96.3% of 33 schools (26 primary, 7 secondary) 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.

MetricCrawley (Crawley)Crawley Down
Total Schools331
Primary261
Secondary70
% Top two bands96.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 395.9 Mbps in Crawley (crawley) and 395.9 Mbps in Crawley Down. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Crawley (crawley) and 96.2% in Crawley Down. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Crawley (crawley) and 75.7% in Crawley Down.

Crawley (crawley) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (396 vs 396 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Crawley (crawley) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Crawley Down averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Crawley (crawley) and £1,179 in Crawley Down. 58.9% of homes in Crawley (crawley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Crawley Down.

Crawley (crawley) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley) and £33,661.7 in Crawley Down. The median age is 43.1 in Crawley (crawley) and 43.1 in Crawley Down. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Crawley (crawley) versus 67.6% in Crawley Down. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Crawley (crawley) and 61.7% in Crawley Down.

IndicatorCrawley (Crawley)Crawley Down
Population120,2065,775
Median Age43.143.1
Median Household Income£33,661.7£33,661.7
Employment Rate61.7%61.7%
Owner Occupied67.6%67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified34.5%34.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Crawley (crawley) and Crawley Down?
Crawley (crawley) and Crawley Down are approximately 4.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Crawley (crawley) or Crawley Down?
Crawley (crawley) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,713.
Is Crawley (crawley) or Crawley Down safer?
Crawley Down has the lower crime rate at 45.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Crawley (crawley) or Crawley Down?
Crawley Down has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Crawley (crawley) or Crawley Down?
Crawley (crawley) has faster average broadband at 395.9 Mbps.

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