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Crawley (Crawley) vs Edenbridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Edenbridge 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.

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

IndicatorCrawley (Crawley)Edenbridge
Population120,2067,903
Median Age43.146.4
Median Household Income£33,661.7£33,085.3
Employment Rate61.7%58.1%
Owner Occupied67.6%74.3%
Degree-Level Qualified34.5%35.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Crawley (crawley) and Edenbridge?
Crawley (crawley) and Edenbridge are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Crawley (crawley) or Edenbridge?
Crawley (crawley) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,713.
Is Crawley (crawley) or Edenbridge safer?
Edenbridge has the lower crime rate at 53 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Crawley (crawley) or Edenbridge?
Edenbridge has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Crawley (crawley) or Edenbridge?
Crawley (crawley) has faster average broadband at 395.9 Mbps.

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