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Furnace Green

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About

Furnace Green is a residential ward located in the northeast of Crawley. The area is characterised by housing estates primarily built in the late 20th century, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It contains several local parks and green spaces, such as Furnace Green itself, which provide recreational areas for residents. The neighbourhood is served by local shops and amenities centred on the parade at Furnace Drive.

The ward is bordered by the A264 to the north and Tilgate Forest to the south, offering easy access to both major roads and woodland. A notable local feature is the historic furnace pond, a remnant of the ironworking industry that once operated in the area. Furnace Green Infant School and Oriel High School serve the community. The area maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere distinct from the town centre's bustle.

Area overview

On average Furnace Green has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Furnace Green is £57,891 per year. There are 1 schools in Furnace Green: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Furnace Green is home to around 6,003 people, with a population density of about 2,428.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Furnace Green Population
6,003
Population density
2,428.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.32(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.66(+1%)
Other theft
3.66(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.66(-43%)
Public order
3.17(-48%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,363
72.7%
Other White
434
7.23%
Indian
284
4.73%
Pakistani
233
3.88%
Other Asian
122
2.03%
Total population: 6,001

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,242
25.2%
No qualifications
898
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
811
16.46%
Level 3 (A level)
801
16.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
703
14.27%
Total 16+ residents: 4,928

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
897
37.98%
Owns with a mortgage
687
29.09%
Social rents from council
410
17.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
11.13%
Other social rented
52
2.2%
Total households: 2,362

Property prices in Furnace Green

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £403,750 in Furnace Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £612,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Furnace Green 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 Furnace Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£591,250
Flats4£196,000
Semi-Detached17£450,000
Terraced19£372,500

10 years median price trend in Furnace Green

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

All postcodes in Furnace Green

RH106LE

Blackfold Road

RH106QY

Hawkhurst Walk

RH106HR

Arden Road

RH106HT

Brantridge Road

RH106QN

Gravetye Close

RH106QZ

Ashburnham Road

RH106HJ

Ringwood Close

RH106JT

The Glade

RH106LB

Brambletye Road

RH106LR

Aintree Road

RH106LT

Epsom Road

RH106PN

Weald Drive

RH106PW

Forestfield

RH106RU

Waterlea

RH106RQ

Hickling Walk

RH106SP

Waterlea

RH106JR

The Glade

RH106QQ

Marion Road

RH106NL

Weald Drive

RH106PQ

Rillside

RH106QG

Rosamund Road

RH106RF

Barton Walk

RH106RN

Wroxham Walk

RH101HW

Billinton Drive

RH106HH

Ringwood Close

RH106HS

Arden Road

RH106PF

Rillside

RH106PJ

Forest View

RH106QE

Laurel Close

RH106NQ

Sherwood Walk

RH106PD

Weald Drive

RH106SB

Chiddingly Close

RH106PH

Forest View

RH106SE

Gosden Close

RH106NX

Furnace Parade

RH106QW

Holtye Walk

RH106QX

Hawkhurst Walk

RH106RD

Sheffield Close

RH106HQ

Ringwood Close

RH106HW

The Chase

RH106LY

Doncaster Walk

RH106GH

Wychwood Road

RH106SJ

Walesbeech

RH106NH

Sylvan Road

RH106QU

Ashburnham Road

RH106SA

Dedisham Close

RH106HY

Arden Road

RH106LQ

Burwash Road

RH106JE

Furnace Drive

RH106LX

Epping Walk

RH106QF

Rosamund Road

RH106RJ

Ormesby Walk

RH106HE

Furnace Place

RH106JA

Furnace Drive

RH106PA

Linden Close

RH106JS

The Glade

RH106LU

Epsom Road

RH106YZ

Hawth Avenue

RH106GL

Witney Road

RH106QH

Marion Road

RH106RZ

Greenacres

RH106SD

Greenacres

RH106PZ

Furnace Farm Road

RH106JB

Furnace Drive

RH106RY

Greenacres

RH106EA

Feroners Close

RH106ND

Newmarket Road

RH106QS

Warnham Road

RH106RL

Waveney Walk

RH106SF

Greenacres

RH106HX

Brantridge Road

RH106HL

Arden Road

RH106LA

Coltash Road

RH106LS

Aintree Road

RH106JD

Furnace Drive

RH106PL

Winterfold

RH106QJ

Warnham Road

RH106GG

Wychwood Road

RH106NA

Newmarket Road

RH106QT

Strudgate Close

RH106TF

Ashburnham Road

RH106JP

Theydon Close

RH106PR

Forestfield

RH106QP

Holtye Walk

RH106TH

Yarmouth Close

RH106NZ

Weald Drive

RH106RX

Hylands Close

RH106SQ

Greenacres

RH106LP

Cranborne Walk

RH106PU

Weald Drive

RH106PY

Ashburnham Road

RH106SN

Lamberhurst Walk

RH106JF

Chelwood Close

RH106LF

Burwash Road

RH106PT

Forestfield

RH106SG

Freshfield Close

RH106QL

Warnham Road

RH106JY

Coltash Road

RH106NU

Furnace Place

RH106HG

Russell Way

Data Sources

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