Why buy Crawley property?

Our Crawley guide is your resource for facts about living in this dynamic new town, from Crawley property prices to Crawley schools, eating out to entertainment. Find out if relocating to the Crawley area is right for you and your family.

Crawley Property, Prime Locations & Population

Crawley property is very reasonably priced, with a 1 bed flat costing around £116,000 and a 2 bed family home costing around £168,000. Crawley homes are typically new build, modern and fairly large.

The cost of rent for a Crawley property averages at around £500pcm for a 1 bed flat and £700pcm for a 2/3 bed family home.

Prime locations for Crawley property include Broadfield and Bewbush, both pleasant village communities. Ilfield is also a popular choice for Crawley homes for families with young children as the local schools are superb.

The Crawley population is young and vibrant, with a large number of residents being aged between 20-40. By 2012 the Crawley population is expected to have grown by 7.8%, with more skilled workers and professionals choosing to relocate to the Crawley area.

Public Services & Transport in Crawley
Crawley transport links are so good that many Londoners are buying Crawley homes and commuting into the city in less than an hour.

Gatwick airport is only a short drive from Crawley and the town's investment in a new Fastway Guided Bus System means its incredibly easy to get around.

Crawley Council provide an excellent range of public services for the local community, from major improvement works to green and recycling initiatives.

Crawley Schools & Universities
There are 31 primary Crawley schools, 6secondary schools and 2 special needs schools. Many perform excellently in the school examination league tables.
Primary Crawley Schools
Copthorne Junior School in Crawley has a consistently high examination pass rate, with 85% of pupils passing all three core subjects. Three Bridges Primary School and Milton Mount school are both popular choices for local families and perform well.
Secondary Crawley Schools
Hazelwick Secondary School and Holy Trinity school in Crawley boast an impressive 95% A-C GCSE pass rate. Worth School achieved an outstanding 100% A-C GCSE pass rate whilst St Wilfrid's is also an excellent choice for children in the area.
Colleges in Crawley
Ilfield Community College is a great Crawley school which achieved an excellent 99% A-C GCSE pass rate and is officially in the top 10 secondary schools in the country, out of 3100 schools.
Universities near Crawley
The University of Brighton is within easy commute of the Crawley area and offers an excellent range of higher education courses. Other local universities include the University of Sussex, University of Surrey and University College Chichester.

Restaurants and Pubs in Crawley
Crawley homes also have the advantage of some truly delicious fare with our mini Crawley area restaurant guide:
La Bodega - a modern Mediterranean restaurant in Crawley high street
Le Cordon Vert - delicious French cuisine in College Road
Zaika - popular Indian restaurant
The Gatwick Manor - convenient restaurant next to the airport
Dukes Head - a dream of a pub serving great dishes

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Crawley Entertainment
Crawley property also boasts the great entertainment in the Crawley area. It is exciting and full of fun. Here's our tip pick of things to do in Crawley:

• Visit Crawley mall shopping centre, Queens square and the historic Crawley high street for some serious retail therapy
• Take in a flick at the 15 screen cinema in Crawley
• Enjoy a day out at Tilgate Park, an elegant estate set in 400 acres of parkland
• Stroll through ages past with the Crawley town walk and neighbourhood trail
• Explore the scenic gardens and parkland of Worth Park estate
• Eat out at Le Cordon Vert and enjoy some sensational posh nosh
• Let your hair down at one of Crawley's finest nightclubs

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