Crawley Down vs Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crawley Down is about 26% cheaper on average. Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crawley Down edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crawley Down
£486,525
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
£657,401
Crime Rate
Crawley Down
45.9
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crawley Down
100.0%
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crawley Down
395.9
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
340
EPC Rating
Crawley Down
69.6
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
69.9
Median Income
Crawley Down
£33,662
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
£33,069
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Crawley Down is £486,525, which is 26% less than Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint at £657,401. The most affordable entry point in Crawley Down is a flat at £224,500, while in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint it is a flat at £262,268.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint (£574,536 vs £369,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint prices grew faster — 41% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint (45.8 per 1,000) compared to Crawley Down (45.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Crawley Down is violent-crime, while in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint 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 EastCrawley Down has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Crawley Down has 1 schools in total, while Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has 4.
Crawley Down School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crawley Down | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crawley Down offers faster average downloads at 395.9 Mbps, compared to 340.0 Mbps in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Crawley Down and 92.4% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Crawley Down and 63% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
Crawley Down is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (396 vs 340 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Crawley Down. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Crawley Down and £1,266 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. 58.9% of homes in Crawley Down have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Crawley Down and £33,068.7 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. The median age is 43.1 in Crawley Down and 46.9 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Crawley Down and 58.5% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Crawley Down versus 72% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
| Indicator | Crawley Down | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,775 | 14,216 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £33,068.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 36.8% |
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