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Crowborough Central

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About

Crowborough Central ward forms the commercial and administrative core of the town. The area is centred on the Broadway, a main thoroughfare lined with shops, supermarkets, and local services. The ward includes the Town Council offices and the library, functioning as the primary hub for daily errands and civic activity. Residential streets, primarily consisting of 20th-century housing, radiate out from this central spine.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Crowborough Beacon Golf Club, with its heathland course situated on the town's highest ground. The ward contains several small greens and recreation grounds, such as Goldsmiths Recreation Ground, providing open space within the urban area. The landscape is characterised by its elevated position on the edge of Ashdown Forest, with streets offering views over wooded ridges.

Area overview

On average Crowborough Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crowborough Central is £64,858 per year. There are 2 schools in Crowborough Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crowborough Central is home to around 4,125 people, with a population density of about 4,042.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crowborough Central Population
4,125
Population density
4,042.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.36(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.15(+65%)
Shoplifting
16(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.21(+43%)
Public order
8.73(+43%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,699
89.85%
Other White
165
4.01%
Other Asian
40
0.97%
Irish
33
0.8%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
0.73%
Total population: 4,117

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,194
33.93%
Level 3 (A level)
591
16.79%
No qualifications
585
16.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
537
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
351
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 3,519

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
803
42.46%
Owns with a mortgage
562
29.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
306
16.18%
Other social rented
96
5.08%
Social rents from council
68
3.6%
Total households: 1,891

Property prices in Crowborough Central

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Crowborough Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crowborough Central 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 Crowborough Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£590,000
Flats14£187,500
Semi-Detached12£380,000
Terraced12£318,750

10 years median price trend in Crowborough Central

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

Data Sources

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