Crawley (Crawley) vs Edenbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crawley (crawley) is about 32% cheaper on average. Edenbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Edenbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crawley (Crawley)
£421,713
Edenbridge
£616,376
Crime Rate
Crawley (Crawley)
111.5
Edenbridge
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crawley (Crawley)
96.3%
Edenbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crawley (Crawley)
395.9
Edenbridge
344.9
EPC Rating
Crawley (Crawley)
69.6
Edenbridge
67.8
Median Income
Crawley (Crawley)
£33,662
Edenbridge
£33,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Crawley (crawley) is £421,713, which is 32% less than Edenbridge at £616,376. The most affordable entry point in Crawley (crawley) is a flat at £207,428, while in Edenbridge it is a flat at £219,672.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Edenbridge (£900,409 vs £668,901).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Edenbridge prices grew faster — 14% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 53 offences per 1,000 people, Edenbridge is the safer of the two – 110% lower than Crawley (crawley)'s 111.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crawley (crawley) is violent-crime, while in Edenbridge 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 EastEdenbridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 96.3% in Crawley (crawley). Crawley (crawley) has 33 schools in total, while Edenbridge has 1.
Crawley (Crawley) School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (26 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edenbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crawley (Crawley) | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 1 |
| Primary | 26 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 96.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crawley (crawley) offers faster average downloads at 395.9 Mbps, compared to 344.9 Mbps in Edenbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Crawley (crawley) and 85.2% in Edenbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Crawley (crawley) and 65.2% in Edenbridge.
Crawley (crawley) is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (396 vs 345 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 67.8 (band C) in Edenbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Crawley (crawley) and £1,365 in Edenbridge. 58.9% of homes in Crawley (crawley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Edenbridge.
Crawley (crawley) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 50.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley) and £33,085.3 in Edenbridge. The median age is 43.1 in Crawley (crawley) and 46.4 in Edenbridge. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Crawley (crawley) and 58.1% in Edenbridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Crawley (crawley) versus 74.3% in Edenbridge.
| Indicator | Crawley (Crawley) | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 120,206 | 7,903 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £33,085.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 74.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 35.8% |
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