Crowborough vs East Grinstead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crowborough is about 2% cheaper on average. Crowborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowborough
£494,422
East Grinstead
£505,458
Crime Rate
Crowborough
41.2
East Grinstead
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowborough
100.0%
East Grinstead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowborough
462.6
East Grinstead
422
EPC Rating
Crowborough
70.4
East Grinstead
69.4
Median Income
Crowborough
£31,002
East Grinstead
£32,864
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Crowborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £494,422 versus £505,458 in East Grinstead. The most affordable entry point in Crowborough is a flat at £213,163, while in East Grinstead it is a flat at £233,901.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in East Grinstead (£749,260 vs £633,698).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Grinstead prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 41.2 offences per 1,000 people, Crowborough is the safer of the two – 11% lower than East Grinstead's 45.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowborough 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 EastSchool quality favours Crowborough: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in East Grinstead.
Crowborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Crowborough | East Grinstead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 9 |
| Primary | 4 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crowborough enjoy 462.6 Mbps on average, while East Grinstead lags behind at 422.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Crowborough and 96% in East Grinstead. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Crowborough and 80.3% in East Grinstead.
Crowborough is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (463 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Crowborough is band C (score 70.4), ahead of East Grinstead's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Crowborough and £1,265 in East Grinstead. 60.2% of homes in Crowborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in East Grinstead.
Crowborough has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crowborough has a population of 21,990 while East Grinstead has 26,350. Median household income is £32,864 in East Grinstead and £31,002 in Crowborough. The median age is 48.9 in Crowborough and 46.3 in East Grinstead. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crowborough and 59.3% in East Grinstead.
| Indicator | Crowborough | East Grinstead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,990 | 26,350 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £32,864 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 74.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 36.2% |
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