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Maidenbower

About

Maidenbower is a modern residential ward in the northeast of Crawley, developed primarily from the 1990s onward. The area is characterised by its planned layout of housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It functions largely as a commuter settlement, with many residents travelling to nearby Gatwick Airport or London for work. Local amenities are centred around a parade of shops and a supermarket serving daily needs.

The ward contains several large recreational spaces, including the expansive Three Bridges Park with its playing fields and wooded areas. A distinctive feature is the presence of the historic Worth Forest along its eastern boundary, providing walking trails and a contrast to the newer development. Maidenbower also has its own railway station, offering direct Thameslink services, which underscores its transport connections.

Area overview

On average Maidenbower has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Maidenbower is £78,477 per year. There are 4 schools in Maidenbower: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Maidenbower is home to around 9,349 people, with a population density of about 5,139.6 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Maidenbower Population

9,349

Population density

5,139.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

17.54(-45%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.7(-37%)

Public order

2.78(-54%)

Other theft

2.78(-50%)

Shoplifting

2.46(-69%)

South East average

Demographics

British

6,996

74.82%

Other White

668

7.14%

Indian

440

4.71%

African

176

1.88%

Pakistani

137

1.47%

Total population: 9,350

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,490

33.72%

Level 3 (A level)

1,511

20.46%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,378

18.66%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

780

10.56%

No qualifications

734

9.94%

Total 16+ residents: 7,385

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,601

43.81%

Owns outright

892

24.41%

Private landlord or letting agency

824

22.55%

Social rents from council

142

3.89%

Other social rented

117

3.2%

Total households: 3,654

Property prices in Maidenbower

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Maidenbower area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£524,453	£431,250	£471,250	£622,500	£672,500
Flats	16	£215,250	£173,125	£196,875	£236,250	£247,750
Semi-Detached	24	£388,500	£236,150	£363,250	£428,125	£458,500
Terraced	48	£350,000	£225,700	£323,750	£370,000	£439,750

10 years median price trend in Maidenbower

All postcodes in Maidenbower

RH107JD

Malham Close

RH107LU

Barber Close

RH107HL

Holder Road

RH107GD

Cavell Way

RH107WR

Cranmer Walk

RH107HJ

Matthews Drive

RH107LY

Stokes Close

RH107XP

Normandy Close

RH107LT

Beckford Way

RH107LZ

Lidsey Close

RH107UY

Stroudley Close

RH107QQ

Harvest Road

RH107HZ

Mercer Close

RH107UZ

Stirling Close

RH107WT

Parker Close

RH107LQ

Duke Close

RH107EY

Lucas Close

RH107JZ

Watson Close

RH107JH

Ladymead Close

RH107JQ

Proctor Close

RH107WZ

Westminster Road

RH107QG

Maidenbower Place

RH107ZG

Olivier Road

RH107ZF

Severn Road

RH107UB

Elliot Close

RH107NP

Phillips Close

RH107DR

Lawrence Close

RH107WP

Laud Drive

RH107RA

Harvest Road

RH107NL

Golding Close

RH107LG

Gabriel Road

RH107NF

Haworth Road

RH107LR

Bolton Road

RH107QH

Maidenbower Square

RH107NX

Wilson Close

RH107XW

Maidenbower Lane

RH107GE

Haweswater Place

RH107DN

Heathcotes

RH107XB

Stepney Close

RH107XA

Fenchurch Road

RH107WW

Temple Close

RH107NH

Blackett Road

RH107LF

Bowater Road

RH107JR

Langstone Close

RH107UP

Garrett Close

RH107ZT

Tamar Close

RH107NW

Ruston Close

RH107UN

Fowler Close

RH107QU

Henley Close

RH107LN

Milborne Road

RH107ZL

Pagewood Close

RH107LH

Gibbons Close

RH107NQ

Wright Close

RH107WF

Redgrave Drive

RH107UQ

Graveney Road

RH107JY

Atkinson Road

RH107GY

Campbell Road

RH107QW

Bray Close

RH107PN

Eskdale Way

RH107RE

Georgian Close

RH107GW

Stuart Close

RH107FG

Franklin Road

RH107WY

Clifton Road

RH107UJ

Dollis Close

RH107QR

Purley Close

RH107WU

Sheldon Close

RH107UL

Marshall Road

RH107LD

Harper Drive

RH107QS

Peppard Road

RH107UG

Mayes Close

RH107LL

Dakin Close

RH107QD

Pallingham Drive

RH107JE

Salterns Road

RH107QY

Benjamin Road

RH107WX

Tudor Close

RH107JT

Bosham Road

RH107HU

Penfold Road

RH107QL

Bassett Road

RH107HQ

Palmer Road

RH107PD

Grayrigg Road

RH107JB

Moorland Road

RH107JS

Shoreham Road

RH107LP

Milborne Road

RH107JJ

Greatham Road

RH107JG

Casher Road

RH107JP

Trotton Close

RH107QZ

Parnell Close

RH107LJ

Dakin Close

RH107LS

Bolton Road

RH107HD

Shaftesbury Road

RH107WQ

Tillotson Close

RH107WL

Thorndyke Close

RH107UU

Billinton Drive

RH107WE

St Vincent Close

RH107NR

Forbes Close

RH107ND

Lyon Close

RH107NZ

Brandon Close

RH107HT

Tullett Road

RH107LX

Warner Close

RH107ZH

Niven Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail