Town comparison
Crawley Down vs East Grinstead
Which is better to live in? 2.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Crawley Down is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. East Grinstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crawley Down edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crawley Down
£486,525
East Grinstead
£505,458
Crime Rate
Crawley Down
45.9
East Grinstead
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crawley Down
100.0%
East Grinstead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crawley Down
395.9
East Grinstead
422
EPC Rating
Crawley Down
69.6
East Grinstead
69.4
Median Income
Crawley Down
£33,662
East Grinstead
£32,864
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £486,525, Crawley Down undercuts East Grinstead (£505,458) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crawley Down is a flat at £224,500, while in East Grinstead it is a flat at £233,901.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in East Grinstead (£749,260 vs £650,083).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Grinstead prices grew faster — 30% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastEast Grinstead has a crime rate of 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Crawley Down at 45.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crawley Down is violent-crime, while in East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Crawley Down School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Grinstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crawley Down | East Grinstead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in East Grinstead averages 422.0 Mbps – ahead of Crawley Down's 395.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Crawley Down and 96% in East Grinstead. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Crawley Down and 80.3% in East Grinstead.
East Grinstead is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (422 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Crawley Down, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in East Grinstead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Crawley Down and £1,265 in East Grinstead. 58.9% of homes in Crawley Down have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in East Grinstead.
Crawley Down has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Crawley Down and £32,864 in East Grinstead. The median age is 43.1 in Crawley Down and 46.3 in East Grinstead. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Crawley Down and 59.3% in East Grinstead. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Crawley Down versus 74.7% in East Grinstead. Crawley Down has a population of 5,775 and East Grinstead has 26,350.
| Indicator | Crawley Down | East Grinstead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,775 | 26,350 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £32,864 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 74.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 36.2% |
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