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Crawley (Crawley) vs Cuckfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Crawley (crawley) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Cuckfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cuckfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Crawley (Crawley)

£421,713

Cuckfield

£674,259

Crime Rate

Crawley (Crawley)

111.5

Cuckfield

46.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Crawley (Crawley)

96.3%

Cuckfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Crawley (Crawley)

395.9

Cuckfield

269.1

EPC Rating

Crawley (Crawley)

69.6

Cuckfield

70

Median Income

Crawley (Crawley)

£33,662

Cuckfield

£32,552

At £421,713, Crawley (crawley) undercuts Cuckfield (£674,259) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crawley (crawley) is a flat at £207,428, while in Cuckfield it is a flat at £238,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Cuckfield (£878,875 vs £668,901).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cuckfield prices grew faster — 23% vs 13%.

Cuckfield has a crime rate of 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 141% lower than Crawley (crawley) at 111.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crawley (crawley) is violent-crime, while in Cuckfield it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 33 schools in Crawley (crawley), 96.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cuckfield, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Crawley (Crawley) School Inspection Breakdown

96.3% of 33 schools (26 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Cuckfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCrawley (Crawley)Cuckfield
Total Schools332
Primary261
Secondary71
% Top two bands96.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Crawley (crawley) averages 395.9 Mbps – ahead of Cuckfield's 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Crawley (crawley) and 90.7% in Cuckfield. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Crawley (crawley) and 46.3% in Cuckfield.

Crawley (crawley) is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (396 vs 269 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Cuckfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Crawley (crawley) averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Crawley (crawley) and £1,274 in Cuckfield. 58.9% of homes in Crawley (crawley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Cuckfield.

Cuckfield has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley) and £32,552 in Cuckfield. The median age is 43.1 in Crawley (crawley) and 47.4 in Cuckfield. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Crawley (crawley) versus 73.2% in Cuckfield. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Crawley (crawley) and 57.8% in Cuckfield.

IndicatorCrawley (Crawley)Cuckfield
Population120,2063,767
Median Age43.147.4
Median Household Income£33,661.7£32,552
Employment Rate61.7%57.8%
Owner Occupied67.6%73.2%
Degree-Level Qualified34.5%35.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Crawley (crawley) and Cuckfield?
Crawley (crawley) and Cuckfield are approximately 7.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Crawley (crawley) or Cuckfield?
Crawley (crawley) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,713.
Is Crawley (crawley) or Cuckfield safer?
Cuckfield has the lower crime rate at 46.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Crawley (crawley) or Cuckfield?
Cuckfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Crawley (crawley) or Cuckfield?
Crawley (crawley) has faster average broadband at 395.9 Mbps.

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