Crawley Down vs Cuckfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crawley Down is about 28% cheaper on average. Crawley Down has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crawley Down edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crawley Down
£486,525
Cuckfield
£674,259
Crime Rate
Crawley Down
45.9
Cuckfield
46.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crawley Down
100.0%
Cuckfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crawley Down
395.9
Cuckfield
269.1
EPC Rating
Crawley Down
69.6
Cuckfield
70
Median Income
Crawley Down
£33,662
Cuckfield
£32,552
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Crawley Down more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £486,525 versus £674,259 in Cuckfield. The most affordable entry point in Crawley Down is a flat at £224,500, while in Cuckfield it is a flat at £238,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Cuckfield (£878,875 vs £650,083).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cuckfield prices grew faster — 23% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 45.9 offences per 1,000 people, Crawley Down is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Cuckfield's 46.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crawley Down is violent-crime, while in Cuckfield 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 EastSchool quality favours Crawley Down: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cuckfield.
Crawley Down School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cuckfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crawley Down | Cuckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crawley Down enjoy 395.9 Mbps on average, while Cuckfield lags behind at 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Crawley Down and 90.7% in Cuckfield. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Crawley Down and 46.3% in Cuckfield.
Crawley Down is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (396 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cuckfield is band C (score 70), ahead of Crawley Down's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Crawley Down and £1,274 in Cuckfield. 58.9% of homes in Crawley Down have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Cuckfield.
Cuckfield has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crawley Down has a population of 5,775 while Cuckfield has 3,767. Median household income is £33,661.7 in Crawley Down and £32,552 in Cuckfield. The median age is 43.1 in Crawley Down and 47.4 in Cuckfield. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Crawley Down and 57.8% in Cuckfield.
| Indicator | Crawley Down | Cuckfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,775 | 3,767 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £32,552 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 73.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 35.8% |
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