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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

RH106JU

Weald Drive

RH106LD

Brambletye Road

RH106NG

Goodwood Close

RH106NJ

Weald Drive

RH106PE

Weirbrook

RH106PB

Longwood View

RH106RB

Ashburnham Road

RH106SL

Greenacres

RH106NB

Newmarket Road

RH106PX

Weald Drive

RH106QD

Sharon Close

RH106QB

Furnace Farm Road

RH106SW

Waterlea

RH106JW

Lambourne Close

RH106GN

Chasewood

RH106HZ

Furnace Drive

RH106NW

Weald Drive

RH106RG

Hemsby Walk

RH106JX

Coltash Road

RH106JZ

Coltash Road

RH106LG

Burwash Road

RH106NN

Weald Drive

RH106PS

Bateman Court

RH106GJ

Witney Road

RH106JL

The Glade

RH106HU

Furnace Drive

RH106NE

Fontwell Road

RH106LZ

Savernake Walk

RH106NY

Furnace Parade

RH106HN

Arden Road

RH106QA

Furnace Farm Road

RH106RE

Breydon Walk

RH106TG

Brunswick Close

RH106QR

Warnham Road

RH106RH

Oulton Walk

RH106SH

Greenacres

RH106PP

Forestfield

RH106JN

The Glade

RH106NF

Newmarket Road

RH106PG

Rillside

RH106RA

Lowestoft Walk

Data Sources

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