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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southgate Population
10,355
Population density
5,519.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.36(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.37(+102%)
Public order
10.72(+75%)
Shoplifting
9.27(+16%)
Other theft
8.69(+56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Southgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Southgate 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 Southgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£673,250
Flats25£212,500
Semi-Detached19£360,000
Terraced29£335,000

10 years median price trend in Southgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southgate.

Data Sources

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