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Welcome to Crawley
Considering Crawley, or one of its surrounding villages of Copthorne, Crawley Down, Turners Hill, and Rusper your next new home?
A wise choice as Crawley has been named the 6th best place to live in England!
Let Clarendons help you discover Crawley properties. As an independent and local estate and letting agent, we know the area and the market inside out.
We have rented through Clarendons for over a year now. Alex and the rest of the team have been great and very responsive if any issues have arisen. I wouldn't hesitate recommending them to anyone in Reigate or the surrounding areas.
The Crawley Property Market
The average house price in Crawley is £363,808, reflecting steady demand in this well-connected West Sussex town close to Gatwick. Crawley's market shows strength in family homes, while flats offer an affordable entry.
Average Property Prices
Property data as of July 2025 - source: Rightmove
Properties in Crawley are taking an average of 11 weeks (77 days) to sell. With supportive infrastructure, retail and business opportunities, the market remains attractive for commuters and families alike.
Crawley Town
Crawley's superb retail centre is the main focal point when visiting this vibrant and bustling town. Stunning shopping malls and pedestrian-only areas, surrounded by incredible modern architecture, make this shopping hub a pleasure to both visit and work in and attracts visitors from far and wide.
On the outskirts of the town, there are also many other retail and industrial areas, home to a host of manufacturing and service companies, including local independents, multinationals, and large blue-chip corporates. Crawley has one of the highest employment rates in the UK, generating great economic prosperity for its residents, local businesses, and the wider community.
Just 28 miles south of London and 18 miles north of Brighton and Hove, Crawley was once a small market town on the main London to Brighton Road, relying on its many coaching inns and passing trade. However, in 1946 the New Towns Act designated Crawley as a new town and its subsequent growth has been meteoric.
Crawley has many great entertainment venues, with one of the most popular being The Hawth Theatre. Set in 38 acres of glorious woodland, this mecca for stage, music, dance, comedy, and film lovers has something for everyone, including hosting many outdoor events.
Get fit and active at the K2 Sports Centre and enjoy a swim in its 50M Olympic-sized pool or climb its 12m climbing wall or one of its other range of facilities including, gym, dance and fitness classes, squash courts, and more. If you love the great outdoors, Crawley has 8 wonderful parks to explore, as well as the stunning South Downs just stone's throw from the town to the south.
Transport
The London to Brighton M23 runs to the east of Crawley and meets the M25 J7 London Orbital just a 25-minute drive away. Central London is a direct approximately 1hr 13 minute drive away via the M23, and Brighton is 32 minutes.
Regular train services run from Crawley to London Victoria and London Bridge stations, as well as to Gatwick Airport, East Croydon, Horsham, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Portsmouth, and Southampton.
Gatwick International Airport is 6.2 miles to the north of the town and just a short 11-minute drive away. Crawley has an excellent bus and coach service, serving both the local communities and offering a great range of long-distance routes around the southeast.
Education
Crawley has a great selection of Outstanding and Good schools for all ages, making it an excellent choice for families prioritising education.
The superb Crawley College provides a fantastic selection of higher education, vocational, and apprenticeship courses for students of all ages and abilities, ensuring continued learning opportunities for residents.
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