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Broadfield East

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About

Broadfield East is a residential area located in the northeastern part of Crawley, West Sussex. The neighborhood is primarily made up of post-war housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Green spaces like Broadfield Park and the nearby Tilgate Forest provide outdoor recreation options for residents. Local amenities include Broadfield Community Centre and several schools, making it a practical choice for families.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Crawley town centre and Gatwick Airport. Broadfield Barton, a small retail park, offers convenience stores and essential services. While the area is largely residential, its proximity to major employment hubs like Manor Royal and Gatwick makes it a practical base for commuters. The layout is straightforward, with quiet streets and a suburban feel.

Area overview

On average Broadfield East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Broadfield East is £49,400 per year. There are 2 schools in Broadfield East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
36.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broadfield East Population
8,535
Population density
4,601.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,309
62.24%
Other White
880
10.32%
Pakistani
587
6.88%
African
331
3.88%
Indian
234
2.74%
Total population: 8,530

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
893
25.89%
Other social rented
675
19.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
635
18.41%
Social rents from council
634
18.38%
Owns outright
526
15.25%
Total households: 3,449

Property prices in Broadfield East

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Broadfield East area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broadfield East 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 Broadfield East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£433,000
Flats13£146,000
Semi-Detached22£379,500
Terraced39£290,000

10 years median price trend in Broadfield East

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.