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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Maidenbower is £370,000 (around £482 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £330,000 and £432,500. 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
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maidenbower Population
9,349
Population density
5,139.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £482
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £330K – £433K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £482 per square foot) in Maidenbower area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Maidenbower over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£530,500£461
Semi-Detached26£378,750£498
Terraced47£355,000£495
Flats14£212,500£332

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Maidenbower

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maidenbower.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£427,250£232,000£330,000£300,500
2017£450,000£217,500£335,000£305,000
2018£474,975£198,500£340,000£310,000
2019£472,000£213,750£332,500£304,500
2020£467,500£206,750£360,000£319,000
2021£480,000£210,100£362,000£314,000
2022£553,000£223,000£375,000£345,000
2023£542,500£223,000£413,000£345,000
2024£527,500£205,000£400,000£342,500
2025£532,500£212,750£387,000£350,000
2026£531,500£201,500£382,500£365,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maidenbower.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maidenbower.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£392£353£393£424
2017£419£347£415£408
2018£414£356£424£424
2019£395£348£421£409
2020£414£322£414£417
2021£427£348£443£436
2022£465£350£493£472
2023£449£346£507£472
2024£439£351£487£473
2025£463£342£504£492
2026£475£387£467£490
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maidenbower.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Maidenbower in the last year.

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 Maidenbower ward.

Local councillors

Riszard Anthony Rzepa

Maidenbower - Elected 7 May 2026

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