Ifield & Gossops Green
Crawley 006 · 5 sub-areas · 8,494 residents
Crawley 006 sits within Crawley in the South East, home to around 8,500 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,375 a month — noticeably above the UK median for a two-bed but reflecting the area's strong rail links toward London. Around two in three residents own their home, giving the neighbourhood a more settled, family-oriented feel than much of the surrounding town.
Ifield & Gossops Green 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. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Ifield & Gossops Green?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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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Ifield & Gossops Green in Crawley
Living in Ifield & Gossops Green
Crawley 006 is one of the more owner-occupied corners of Crawley, with nearly two-thirds of households owning outright or on a mortgage. That tenure mix shapes the feel — quieter residential streets, a noticeable share of families with children, and less of the churn you get in heavily rented areas. Around one in five households is in social housing, which adds a degree of demographic breadth you don't always find in suburban Surrey-fringe commuter patches.
On costs, this neighbourhood sits in the middle of Crawley's rent gradient. A two-bed runs around £1,375 a month — roughly £175 above the UK median for a two-bed, but well below what you'd pay for comparable space in Greater London. One-beds come in at just over £1,050 and three-beds at around £1,625. Council tax (Band D) adds £2,419 a year on top, which is broadly typical for a South East district.
The population skews relatively evenly across age groups. Around 22% are under 18, suggesting a meaningful family presence, and the 18–34 cohort is roughly matched at 22%. One-person households account for about one in four homes — not unusually high, but enough to suggest a mix of young sharers and older singles alongside the family units. Just under a quarter of residents hold a degree-level qualification, slightly below the South East average.
For day-to-day practicalities, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 670 metres away — about an eight-minute walk. That puts central London within reach in around 54 minutes by rail, which is the key draw for anyone working in the capital. Greenspace is close too, with the nearest open space within 325 metres and walkable green cover covering nearly half the area. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Crawley 006 a nice place to live?
- It's a solid, settled suburban neighbourhood — owner-occupied, family-friendly, with green space nearby and a mainline rail station within walking distance. It's not the most urban or amenity-rich corner of Crawley, but for families or commuters wanting stability and reasonable rents relative to London, it's a practical choice.
- What is the rent in Crawley 006?
- A two-bedroom flat runs around £1,375 a month, a one-bed is just over £1,050, and a three-bed comes in at approximately £1,625. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from ONS council-level data. Rents rose around 4% over the past year.
- Is Crawley 006 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 77 per 1,000 residents annually, just below the UK national average of roughly 80. That puts it in broadly average territory for England. It's not notably high-crime, but not among the safest suburban pockets in the South East either — street-level variation is worth checking.
- What's the commute from Crawley 006 to London?
- The nearest rail station is about an eight-minute walk away, and the public-transport journey to central London takes around 54 minutes. That makes it a realistic — if not quick — option for London commuters. Around 58% of local residents drive to work rather than use public transport.
- Who lives in Crawley 006?
- Mostly owner-occupiers and families — nearly two-thirds of households own their home, and around 22% of residents are under 18. One-person households make up about a quarter of homes. It's a relatively settled population, with about 81% born in the UK and a moderate degree of ethnic diversity.
- What schools are near Crawley 006?
- There are 74 schools within 2 km, so choice isn't the problem — quality is. Only around 34% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, well below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3.9 km away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings before committing to a specific street.
- How does Crawley 006 compare to other parts of Crawley for renters?
- It sits in the middle of Crawley's rent range, with two-beds around £1,375 a month. Owner-occupation is higher here than in much of the town, so the private rental supply is more limited. The rail access and low crime relative to the town average make it one of the more popular patches for commuter households.