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About

Southgate is a residential neighbourhood situated in the south of Crawley. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including many post-war homes and newer developments. It contains several local shops and services along Haslett Avenue and at the Southgate Parade centre, catering to daily needs. The neighbourhood is served by multiple primary schools and is in the catchment for a secondary school.

The area is bordered by the A23 Brighton Road to the east, providing a major transport route. A notable local feature is the Southgate Playing Fields, a large open green space with sports facilities. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a network of pathways. It is a practical, established part of the town, well-connected by local bus services to Crawley town centre and Gatwick Airport.

Area overview

On average Southgate has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southgate is £51,899 per year. There are 3 schools in Southgate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Southgate is home to around 10,355 people, with a population density of about 5,519.8 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

100

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Southgate Population

10,355

Population density

5,519.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

51.28(+62%)

Anti-social behaviour

26.94(+119%)

Public order

11.4(+88%)

Shoplifting

9.85(+23%)

Other theft

8.88(+58%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,777

55.79%

Other White

1,471

14.21%

Indian

588

5.68%

Pakistani

553

5.34%

Other Asian

373

3.6%

Total population: 10,355

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,493

30.23%

No qualifications

1,484

17.99%

Level 3 (A level)

1,288

15.62%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,222

14.82%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,023

12.4%

Total 16+ residents: 8,247

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,149

27.25%

Private landlord or letting agency

957

22.69%

Owns outright

954

22.62%

Social rents from council

555

13.16%

Other social rented

464

11%

Total households: 4,217

Property prices in Southgate

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £321,000 in Southgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £780,000.

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 Southgate over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	23	£209,000	£123,250	£180,000	£233,000	£270,900
Terraced	40	£340,000	£247,600	£312,250	£377,875	£450,750
Detached	7	£671,500	£537,000	£607,500	£725,000	£778,500
Semi-Detached	21	£335,000	£275,000	£315,000	£375,000	£445,000

10 years median price trend in Southgate

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

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