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Northgate & West Green

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About

Northgate & West Green is a residential area in the northeast of Crawley. It is primarily composed of housing estates built during the town's post-war expansion. The ward contains several local shopping parades providing essential services, with the County Mall shopping centre located just to the south, beyond its boundary. The area is served by multiple primary schools and is characterised by its proximity to the town's major road network, including the A23.

The ward features a significant amount of green space, including the expansive Goffs Park with its historic mansion, lake, and sports facilities. The residential streets are largely quiet, with a mix of property types from that era. A notable local landmark is the modern St. Andrew's Church, which serves the community. The area functions as a settled suburban district, well-connected to Crawley town centre and Gatwick Airport.

Area overview

On average Northgate & West Green has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 211 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northgate & West Green is £54,049 per year. There are 2 schools in Northgate & West Green: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northgate & West Green is home to around 11,575 people, with a population density of about 5,448.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
211
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northgate & West Green Population
11,575
Population density
5,448.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.38(+180%)
Shoplifting
53.48(+567%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.97(+280%)
Other theft
27.56(+394%)
Public order
26.95(+341%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,035
52.15%
Other White
1,718
14.84%
Indian
803
6.94%
Pakistani
691
5.97%
Other Asian
617
5.33%
Total population: 11,573

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,578
27.91%
No qualifications
1,850
20.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,445
15.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,355
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,228
13.3%
Total 16+ residents: 9,236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,146
24.58%
Social rents from council
1,132
24.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,080
23.17%
Owns outright
842
18.06%
Other social rented
265
5.68%
Total households: 4,662

Property prices in Northgate & West Green

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Northgate & West Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northgate & West 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 Northgate & West Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£525,000
Flats32£213,750
Semi-Detached20£387,500
Terraced26£365,000

10 years median price trend in Northgate & West Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northgate & West Green.

Data Sources

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