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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 20% 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. The median sale price in Furnace Green is £409,750 (around £373 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £450,000. 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

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Furnace Green Population

6,003

Population density

2,428.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.32(-20%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.66(-5%)

Other theft

3.83(-32%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.66(-43%)

Public order

3.17(-48%)

South East average

Demographics

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

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

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

2.2%

Total households: 2,362

Property prices in Furnace Green

Median price: £409,750

Price per sq ft: £373

Sales (last 12 months): 42

Typical range (middle 50%): £350K – £450K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £409,750 (about £373 per square foot) in Furnace Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Furnace Green over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	4	£628,750	£400	£389,375	£546,875	£657,500	£687,500
Semi-Detached	20	£436,250	£383	£377,250	£410,875	£481,250	£525,250
Terraced	15	£360,000	£362	£249,550	£326,500	£394,000	£430,000
Flats	3	£220,000	£217	£158,800	£186,000	£222,250	£224,050

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Furnace Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furnace Green.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£550,000	£201,500	£359,950	£285,000
2017	£450,000	£167,000	£380,000	£314,000
2018	£465,000	£220,000	£407,500	£315,000
2019	£450,000	£213,750	£369,000	£305,000
2020	£430,000	£195,000	£422,500	£316,000
2021	£430,000	£200,000	£413,750	£328,750
2022	£500,000	£225,000	£440,000	£359,000
2023	£574,000	£260,500	£447,500	£360,000
2024	£548,900	£218,000	£407,500	£365,000
2025	£591,250	£152,000	£450,000	£371,250
2026	£645,000	£222,250	£457,500	£350,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Furnace Green.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£474	£287	£308	£301
2017	£380	£292	£343	£310
2018	£348	£291	£367	£318
2019	£391	£282	£352	£311
2020	£355	£279	£323	£305
2021	£333	£291	£371	£319
2022	£446	£328	£420	£371
2023	£405	£316	£455	£364
2024	£404	£307	£392	£367
2025	£388	£208	£412	£384
2026	£378	£257	£382	£341

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Crawley district.

Band A£1,612

Band B£1,881

Band C£2,150

Band D£2,418

Band E£2,956

Band F£3,493

Band G£4,031

Band H£4,837

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Furnace Green ward.

Local councillors

Sarah LeTissier

Furnace Green - Elected 7 May 2026

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Property prices in Furnace Green

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Furnace Green

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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