Crawley is a large town and district in West Sussex, part of the South East of England. Located 28 miles south of London, it is a key economic hub with strong transport links, including Gatwick Airport within its boundaries. The district covers an area of approximately 17 square miles and is divided into 13 neighbourhoods, each with distinct residential and commercial areas. Crawley’s proximity to major roads like the M23 and rail connections makes it a strategic location for businesses and commuters.
The town was designated a New Town in 1947, leading to planned expansion and development. It features a mix of post-war housing, retail centres like County Mall, and industrial estates supporting logistics and manufacturing sectors. Crawley also has green spaces, including Tilgate Park, which offers woodland, lakes, and a nature reserve. The district’s population is around 120,000, with a focus on employment opportunities linked to aviation, technology, and services. Its urban layout balances residential, commercial, and leisure facilities.
Area overview
On average Crawley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Crawley is £58,980 per year. There are 35 schools in Crawley: 26 primary (1 Outstanding and 21 Good) and 7 secondary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good).
Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Crawley Population
118,493
Population density
2,634.9 per km²
Demographics
British
73,178
61.76%
Other White
12,490
10.54%
Indian
7,335
6.19%
Pakistani
6,122
5.17%
Other Asian
3,590
3.03%
Total population: 118,492
Christian
50,497
42.62%
No religion
41,555
35.07%
Muslim
11,521
9.72%
Not answered
6,720
5.67%
Hindu
6,090
5.14%
Total population: 118,493
Level 4+ (Degree)
25,773
27.54%
No qualifications
16,682
17.83%
Level 3 (A level)
15,358
16.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15,256
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12,423
13.28%
Total 16+ residents: 93,567
Employed
57,554
61.51%
Retired
14,733
15.75%
Looking after home or family
5,057
5.4%
Unemployed
4,124
4.41%
Student
3,871
4.14%
Total 16+ residents: 93,567
Housing
Owns with a mortgage
14,423
31.7%
Owns outright
10,940
24.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
8,352
18.36%
Social rents from council
7,969
17.51%
Other social rented
2,463
5.41%
Total households: 45,502
Terraced
17,014
37.39%
Purpose-built flat
10,807
23.75%
Semi-detached
10,322
22.69%
Detached
6,480
14.24%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
398
0.87%
Total households: 45,500
Property prices in Crawley
Based on 982 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Crawley area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £1,100,000.
