Crawley Down vs Crowborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Crawley Down is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Crowborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crawley Down edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crawley Down
£486,525
Crowborough
£494,422
Crime Rate
Crawley Down
45.9
Crowborough
41.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crawley Down
100.0%
Crowborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crawley Down
395.9
Crowborough
462.6
EPC Rating
Crawley Down
69.6
Crowborough
70.4
Median Income
Crawley Down
£33,662
Crowborough
£31,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £486,525, Crawley Down undercuts Crowborough (£494,422) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crawley Down is a flat at £224,500, while in Crowborough it is a flat at £213,163.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Crawley Down (£452,130 vs £411,816).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrowborough has a crime rate of 41.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Crawley Down at 45.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crawley Down is violent-crime, while in Crowborough 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 1 schools in Crawley Down, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Crowborough, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Crawley Down School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crowborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crawley Down | Crowborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crowborough averages 462.6 Mbps – ahead of Crawley Down's 395.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Crawley Down and 98.5% in Crowborough. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Crawley Down and 91.3% in Crowborough.
Crowborough is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (463 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crowborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Crawley Down averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Crawley Down and £1,299 in Crowborough. 58.9% of homes in Crawley Down have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Crowborough.
Crowborough has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Crawley Down and £31,002 in Crowborough. The median age is 43.1 in Crawley Down and 48.9 in Crowborough. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Crawley Down versus 77% in Crowborough. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Crawley Down and 55.8% in Crowborough.
| Indicator | Crawley Down | Crowborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,775 | 21,990 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £31,002 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 77% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 32.6% |
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