Crawley Down vs Edenbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crawley Down wins on house prices with a 21% gap. 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
Edenbridge
£616,376
Crime Rate
Crawley Down
45.9
Edenbridge
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crawley Down
100.0%
Edenbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crawley Down
395.9
Edenbridge
344.9
EPC Rating
Crawley Down
69.6
Edenbridge
67.8
Median Income
Crawley Down
£33,662
Edenbridge
£33,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £486,525, Crawley Down undercuts Edenbridge (£616,376) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crawley Down is a flat at £224,500, while in Edenbridge it is a flat at £219,672.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Edenbridge (£900,409 vs £650,083).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Edenbridge prices grew faster — 14% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Crawley Down experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.9 per 1,000 versus 53 per 1,000 in Edenbridge. The most common crime category in Crawley Down is violent-crime, while in Edenbridge 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 Edenbridge, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Crawley Down School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edenbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crawley Down | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crawley Down averages 395.9 Mbps – ahead of Edenbridge's 344.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Crawley Down and 85.2% in Edenbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Crawley Down and 65.2% in Edenbridge.
Crawley Down is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (396 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Crawley Down, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Edenbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Crawley Down and £1,365 in Edenbridge. 58.9% of homes in Crawley Down have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Edenbridge.
Crawley Down has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 50.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Crawley Down and £33,085.3 in Edenbridge. The median age is 43.1 in Crawley Down and 46.4 in Edenbridge. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Crawley Down and 58.1% in Edenbridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Crawley Down versus 74.3% in Edenbridge. Crawley Down has a population of 5,775 and Edenbridge has 7,903.
| Indicator | Crawley Down | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,775 | 7,903 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £33,085.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 74.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 35.8% |
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