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Furnace Green

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About

Furnace Green is a residential ward located in the northeastern part of Crawley, West Sussex. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by the A264 to the north and Tilgate Forest to the south, providing easy access to both urban amenities and green spaces. The ward includes local schools, parks, and community facilities, catering to families and long-term residents.

The area is served by several bus routes, connecting it to Crawley town centre and nearby neighbourhoods. Furnace Green also features a small shopping parade with convenience stores and takeaways, meeting everyday needs. Tilgate Park, a short distance away, offers recreational opportunities with its lake, playgrounds, and walking trails. The ward has a quiet, suburban character, with a focus on community living rather than commercial activity.

Area overview

On average Furnace Green has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Furnace Green is £58,400 per year. There are 1 schools in Furnace Green: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 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-Detached21£450,000
Terraced22£373,750

10 years median price trend in Furnace Green

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.