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About

Broadfield West is a residential neighbourhood located in the northwest of Crawley, bordered by the A23 to the west. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the mid-20th century, with a layout of quiet, winding streets and numerous cul-de-sacs. It contains several local parks and green spaces, such as the long, linear expanse of Broadfield Park, which provides recreational areas and sports facilities for the community. Local shopping needs are served by a parade of shops on Barnfield Road.

The area is home to Broadfield Stadium, which hosts Crawley Town Football Club and serves as a significant local landmark. Residential roads are lined with a variety of property types, including semi-detached houses, bungalows, and some low-rise flats. The neighbourhood is functional, with good access to major roads leading to Gatwick Airport and the M23 motorway. It maintains a practical, community-focused atmosphere centred around its local schools, parks, and sports facilities.

Area overview

On average Broadfield West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadfield West is £55,313 per year. There are 1 schools in Broadfield West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Broadfield West is home to around 8,037 people, with a population density of about 6,576.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broadfield West Population
8,037
Population density
6,576.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.25(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.32(+6%)
Drugs
5.97(+124%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.85(-9%)
Public order
5.72(-6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,243
52.79%
Other White
1,075
13.38%
Pakistani
573
7.13%
Indian
537
6.68%
African
382
4.75%
Total population: 8,037

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,333
21.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,312
21.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,029
16.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,001
16.24%
Level 3 (A level)
961
15.59%
Total 16+ residents: 6,163

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
919
34.46%
Social rents from council
642
24.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
525
19.69%
Owns outright
479
17.96%
Other social rented
42
1.57%
Total households: 2,667

Property prices in Broadfield West

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 in Broadfield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broadfield West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£530,000
Flats1£135,000
Semi-Detached5£342,500
Terraced36£317,500

10 years median price trend in Broadfield West

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

Data Sources

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