Crawley (Crawley) vs Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crawley (crawley) wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crawley (Crawley)
£421,713
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
£657,401
Crime Rate
Crawley (Crawley)
111.5
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crawley (Crawley)
96.3%
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crawley (Crawley)
395.9
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
340
EPC Rating
Crawley (Crawley)
69.6
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
69.9
Median Income
Crawley (Crawley)
£33,662
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
£33,069
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £421,713, Crawley (crawley) undercuts Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint (£657,401) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crawley (crawley) is a flat at £207,428, while in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint it is a flat at £262,268.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint (£574,536 vs £337,899).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint prices grew faster — 41% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.8 per 1,000 versus 111.5 per 1,000 in Crawley (crawley). The most common crime category in Crawley (crawley) is violent-crime, while in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint 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 EastOf the 33 schools in Crawley (crawley), 96.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint, which has 4 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.
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crawley (Crawley) | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 4 |
| Primary | 26 | 3 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 96.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crawley (crawley) averages 395.9 Mbps – ahead of Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint's 340.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Crawley (crawley) and 92.4% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Crawley (crawley) and 63% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
Crawley (crawley) is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (396 vs 340 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Crawley (crawley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Crawley (crawley) and £1,266 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. 58.9% of homes in Crawley (crawley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley) and £33,068.7 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. The median age is 43.1 in Crawley (crawley) and 46.9 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Crawley (crawley) and 58.5% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Crawley (crawley) versus 72% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Crawley (crawley) has a population of 120,206 and Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has 14,216.
| Indicator | Crawley (Crawley) | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 120,206 | 14,216 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £33,068.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 36.8% |
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