Crawley (Crawley) vs Henfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crawley (crawley) offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. Henfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Henfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crawley (Crawley)
£421,713
Henfield
£625,794
Crime Rate
Crawley (Crawley)
111.5
Henfield
45.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crawley (Crawley)
96.3%
Henfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crawley (Crawley)
395.9
Henfield
271.8
EPC Rating
Crawley (Crawley)
69.6
Henfield
70.4
Median Income
Crawley (Crawley)
£33,662
Henfield
£34,970
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Crawley (crawley) is £421,713, which is 33% less than Henfield at £625,794. The most affordable entry point in Crawley (crawley) is a flat at £207,428, while in Henfield it is a flat at £229,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Henfield (£825,776 vs £668,901).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Henfield prices grew faster — 28% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 45.3 offences per 1,000 people, Henfield is the safer of the two – 146% lower than Crawley (crawley)'s 111.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crawley (crawley) is violent-crime, while in Henfield 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 EastHenfield 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 Henfield has 1.
Crawley (Crawley) School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (26 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Henfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crawley (Crawley) | Henfield |
|---|---|---|
| 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 271.8 Mbps in Henfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Crawley (crawley) and 90.8% in Henfield. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Crawley (crawley) and 47% in Henfield.
Crawley (crawley) is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (396 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Henfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Crawley (crawley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Crawley (crawley) and £1,268 in Henfield. 58.9% of homes in Crawley (crawley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Henfield.
Henfield has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,969.5 in Henfield and £33,661.7 in Crawley (crawley). The median age is 43.1 in Crawley (crawley) and 45.8 in Henfield. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Crawley (crawley) and 61% in Henfield. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Crawley (crawley) versus 72.4% in Henfield.
| Indicator | Crawley (Crawley) | Henfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 120,206 | 5,630 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £34,969.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 37.9% |
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