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About

Bewbush is a residential neighbourhood situated in the southwest of Crawley. The area is centred around a large, open green known as Bewbush Water Gardens, which features a series of interconnected ponds and streams. This engineered wetland area forms a significant green corridor through the housing estates. The layout is characterised by cul-de-sacs and modern homes built from the 1970s onward, providing housing primarily for families and commuters.

Local amenities are focused on the Bewbush Centre, which includes a community hub, library, and health centre. The area is bordered by the A264 to the south and contains several primary schools and playing fields. Public footpaths connect the neighbourhood to nearby Tilgate Forest, offering walking routes into the wider woodland.

Area overview

On average Bewbush has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bewbush is £50,945 per year. There are 2 schools in Bewbush: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bewbush is home to around 7,840 people, with a population density of about 5,900.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bewbush Population
7,840
Population density
5,900.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.65(+4%)
Shoplifting
26.15(+226%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.56(+86%)
Public order
11.1(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.16(+27%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,983
63.57%
Other White
817
10.42%
Indian
465
5.93%
Pakistani
294
3.75%
African
258
3.29%
Total population: 7,838

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,293
21.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,245
20.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,130
18.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
941
15.52%
Level 3 (A level)
940
15.51%
Total 16+ residents: 6,062

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
986
33.46%
Owns with a mortgage
896
30.4%
Owns outright
488
16.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
406
13.78%
Other social rented
83
2.82%
Total households: 2,947

Property prices in Bewbush

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £323,000 in Bewbush area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bewbush in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bewbush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£175,000
Semi-Detached2£372,500
Terraced33£326,000

10 years median price trend in Bewbush

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bewbush.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.