Broadfield East
Crawley 013 · 5 sub-areas · 8,387 residents
Crawley 013 is a neighbourhood within Crawley, home to around 8,400 people and notable for a high share of social housing — nearly two in five homes are social rented, well above the national norm. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,375 a month, broadly in line with the Crawley average, and the nearest major job hub is roughly 69 minutes away by public transport.
Broadfield East is a mid-density neighbourhood of Crawley in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Broadfield East?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,475 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Broadfield East in Crawley
Living in Broadfield East
This part of Crawley has a noticeably different feel from the town's newer commercial edges. The tenure mix tells you a lot: nearly 40% of homes here are social rented, which is significantly higher than you'd find across most of the South East. That shapes who lives here — a mix of long-standing local families, younger households, and a relatively diverse community, with an ethnic diversity index of 43.6.
On cost, rents are more accessible than much of the surrounding region. A 2-bed runs around £1,375 a month, and a 1-bed around £1,060 — noticeably below what you'd pay in many comparable parts of the South East. Council tax sits at around £2,418 a year at Band D. The median house price of roughly £290,000 means that, if you're saving for a deposit, you're looking at about four years of saving — relatively manageable by South East standards.
The demographic picture here is younger and more family-oriented than many parts of the country. Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and another quarter are in the 18–34 bracket, giving the area a strong family and young-adult character. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 22% of residents — below the regional South East average, which tends to skew higher.
Practically, the neighbourhood is car-dependent: over half of residents travel by car, and only around 16% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.1 km away — about a 27-minute walk, or a short drive. Greenspace is reasonably close, with the nearest accessible green area within about 375 metres. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on where to focus your search.
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Frequently asked
- Is Crawley 013 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are more accessible than much of the South East, greenspace is close, and broadband is excellent. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and a below-average share of well-rated schools within catchment distance. It suits budget-conscious renters and families who don't need to be in the top school catchment zones.
- What is the rent in Crawley 013?
- A 1-bed typically runs around £1,057 a month, a 2-bed around £1,374, and a 3-bed around £1,626. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.2% over the past year.
- Is Crawley 013 safe?
- The crime rate is around 111.5 incidents per 1,000 residents per year — noticeably above the UK national average of roughly 80. The area sits in the lower deciles for deprivation, which tends to correlate with higher volume crime. Street-level variation can be significant, so it's worth checking specific addresses.
- What's the commute from Crawley 013 to London?
- The public transport journey to London takes around 69 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.1 km away — about a 27-minute walk or a short drive. Most residents commute by car rather than public transport.
- Who lives in Crawley 013?
- A younger, family-oriented community — nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and another quarter are aged 18 to 34. Around 40% of homes are social rented, which is well above the national norm. About 26% of residents were born outside the UK, giving the area moderate ethnic diversity.
- What schools are near Crawley 013?
- There are 59 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 41% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 4.2 km away. Families prioritising school quality should check specific catchment boundaries carefully.
- How affordable is buying a home in Crawley 013?
- The median sale price is around £290,000. Based on local salaries, you're looking at roughly four years to save a typical deposit — relatively achievable by South East standards, though the area's high social rented share means fewer properties come to market regularly.