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Maidenbower East & Worth

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About

Maidenbower East & Worth is a primarily residential district on the southeastern edge of Crawley. The area is characterised by modern housing developments built from the late 1990s onwards, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It is bordered by the A264 to the north and includes the distinct neighbourhood of Maidenbower, known for its planned layout and community facilities like the village square and local shops. The area is situated within the larger civil parish of Worth.

To the south, the landscape transitions into the open countryside of the High Weald, with Worth Forest providing accessible woodland. The historic Worth Church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, stands as a notable local landmark with origins dating back to the 11th century. Transport links are provided by the nearby Balcombe Road, connecting to Crawley town centre and the M23 motorway. The area maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere distinct from the more central parts of the borough.

Area overview

On average Maidenbower East & Worth has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Maidenbower East & Worth is £88,674 per year. There are 2 schools in Maidenbower East & Worth: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Maidenbower East & Worth is home to around 7,849 people, with a population density of about 3,999.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maidenbower East & Worth Population
7,849
Population density
3,999.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.25(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.37(-45%)
Other theft
2.42(-57%)
Public order
2.29(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.17(-66%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,100
77.73%
Other White
430
5.48%
Indian
374
4.77%
African
123
1.57%
Other
113
1.44%
Total population: 7,848

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,238
35.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,266
20.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,107
17.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
653
10.45%
No qualifications
590
9.44%
Total 16+ residents: 6,247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,316
44.21%
Owns outright
993
33.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
477
16.02%
Other social rented
87
2.92%
Shared ownership
39
1.31%
Total households: 2,977

Property prices in Maidenbower East & Worth

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Maidenbower East & Worth area, with individual transactions ranging from £218,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Maidenbower East & Worth 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 Maidenbower East & Worth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£560,000
Flats4£229,750
Semi-Detached15£375,000
Terraced23£350,000

10 years median price trend in Maidenbower East & Worth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maidenbower East & Worth.

Data Sources

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