Town comparison
Crawley Down vs Southborough
Which is better to live in? 14.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Southborough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Southborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crawley Down edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crawley Down
£486,525
Southborough
£468,635
Crime Rate
Crawley Down
45.9
Southborough
14.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crawley Down
100.0%
Southborough
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crawley Down
395.9
Southborough
433.2
EPC Rating
Crawley Down
69.6
Southborough
70.8
Median Income
Crawley Down
£33,662
Southborough
£34,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £468,635, Southborough undercuts Crawley Down (£486,525) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crawley Down is a flat at £224,500, while in Southborough it is a flat at £230,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Southborough (£777,430 vs £650,083).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Southborough prices grew faster — 48% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastSouthborough has a crime rate of 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 221% lower than Crawley Down at 45.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crawley Down is violent-crime, while in Southborough 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 Southborough, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Crawley Down School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crawley Down | Southborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Southborough averages 433.2 Mbps – ahead of Crawley Down's 395.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Crawley Down and 97.9% in Southborough. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Crawley Down and 81.7% in Southborough.
Southborough is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (433 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Southborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Crawley Down averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Crawley Down and £1,246 in Southborough. 58.9% of homes in Crawley Down have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Southborough.
Southborough has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,988 in Southborough and £33,661.7 in Crawley Down. The median age is 43.1 in Crawley Down and 43.8 in Southborough. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Crawley Down versus 67.5% in Southborough. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Crawley Down and 60.8% in Southborough.
| Indicator | Crawley Down | Southborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,775 | 9,360 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £34,988 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 36.8% |
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