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Moving to Crawley

Looking to buy or sell in Crawley? Contact Mansell McTaggart estate agents in Crawley to discuss your move or view our property for sale in Crawley.

The team at Mansell McTaggart has unrivalled local knowledge and a wealth of experience buying and selling property in Crawley and the wider areas of Sussex and Surrey. We’re one of the leading estate agents in the area and we’re committed to providing every customer with the same top quality service.

If you’re thinking of moving to Crawley, read our guide on what you can expect from this gorgeous town.

Is Crawley a nice place to live?

Crawley isn't just a new town. Sure, it offers fantastic shopping, a variety of property styles and easy access to London, Gatwick, and Brighton. But this vibrant West Sussex town also offers fantastic parks, a theatre, fabulous places to eat, and beautiful surrounding villages.

Relax in Tilgate Park and beautiful Buchan Country Park, ideal for dog walks or to take the kids for some time outside. On a rainy day, you could try the Olympic-sized swimming pool at K2 Leisure Centre or catch the latest films at Cineworld. Crawley has a great shopping district, including County Mall which offers many well-known high street brands in large outlets.

The Hawth Theatre has many great shows, festivals, and workshops on throughout the year, including musical theatre, live music, and comedy. It also often has activity days in school holidays for children, as well as a popular panto every Christmas.

Crawley boasts an array of great eateries, including independent and high street restaurants, trendy bars, and traditional pubs. Hearty, seasonal food is on offer at the cosy Hillside Inn, or spice up your life with an evening of Caribbean food and cocktails at Turtle Bay on the High Street.

The town has train stations – Crawley and Three Bridges – offering great transport links to London and Brighton with regular trains taking less than an hour. It’s close to the M23 motorway and also Gatwick airport is nearby for your international travels.

Where to move to in Crawley

Crawley has 14 neighbourhoods which all have their own character and can offer residents a little something different. The main postal districts we cover in Crawley are RH10 and RH11. If you’re looking for some inspiration for your new Crawley home, below are some of our favourite areas.

Maidenbower

Maidenbower is the perfect place for commuters, located on the south east corner of the town and bordering the M23 motorway. Maidenbower Park provides a green open space for outside activities and includes a 3G football pitch. There’s also a community centre and a number of good schools. Maidenbower has a variety of property types to suit everyone, from one-bedroom flats to larger detached family homes.

Ifield

Ifield was once a separate village but has now become part of the wider town of Crawley. Ifield has its own train station on the picturesque Arun Valley line that will take you to Horsham and London Bridge, so it’s a great area for commuters. There are five schools in the area, including Ifield Community College for secondary education. One of Ifield’s defining features is the Mill and surrounding pond, which is one of the most important wetland sites in Crawley and supports a rich bird community.

West Green, South Gate, and Northgate

These neighbourhoods are all close to the centre and Crawley mainline station, and popular with all, especially commuters. They offer lots of amenities, like Crawley Leisure Park in West Green, and open spaces, such as a boating pond and lake in Goffs Park in South Gate. They provide a variety of houses, from Victorian properties to modern new builds.

Three Bridges

Three Bridges is another Crawley neighbourhood that was once its own village. Now, it is a popular area of Crawley, boasting its own large train station with regular trains to London and Brighton. It’s also home to Three Bridges FC, a popular local team playing in Division One South East. There are also good schools, including Hazlewick School for secondary education. Three Bridges has all kinds of property, including one-bedroom flats and family homes.

Moving to Crawley? Contact our Crawley branch to see how we can help you buy or sell property in the area.

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Trains in Crawley

Destination How long How often Changes
London Victoria about 45 mins approx. every 15 mins some direct, some change
at Gatwick Airport
East Croydon 23-42 mins approx. every 15 mins direct or with one change
at Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport 8 mins approx. every 15 mins direct
London Bridge about 45 mins approx. every 15 mins or less some direct, some change
at Gatwick Airport
Brighton about 45 mins approx. every 30 mins one change at Gatwick Airport

This information is a guide only, and not intended to be a timetable! Times shown are at peak times. Please check for exact times. Source: www.thetrainline.com

Schools in Crawley

Schools rated as 'good' or 'outstanding', within 3 miles of the centre of Crawley include:

Primary School teacher and children

Primary Schools

  • Southgate Primary
  • Hilltop Primary School
  • Manor Green Primary School
  • Three Bridges Primary School
  • Langley Green Primary
  • The Oaks Primary School
  • Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary
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Secondary teacher teaching students

Secondary Schools

  • Manor Green College
  • St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
  • Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
  • Hazelwick School
  • Oriel High School
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College students

16 - 18

  • Manor Green College
  • St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
  • Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School, Crawley
  • Hazelwick School
  • Oriel High School
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This schools information is intended as a guide only and is subject to change.
Please check www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk or http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/ for more detailed assessments.

Clubs and societies in Crawley

We have some great clubs and societies here in Crawley.
Here is a selection. If we have missed yours please email us


  • BC Crawley United – Basketball club
  • Crawley Amateur Radio Club
  • Crawley Angling Society
  • Crawley Archery Club
  • Crawley Athletic Club
  • Crawley Badminton Club
  • Crawley Branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club
  • Crawley Camera Club
  • Crawley Community Table Tennis Club
  • Crawley Computer Club
  • Crawley Cricket Club
  • Crawley Croquet Club
  • Crawley Cycling Club
  • Crawley Health Club
  • Crawley Judo Club
  • Crawley Magic the Gathering Club
  • Crawley Magicians Club
  • Crawley Mariners Yacht Club
  • Crawley Model Railway Society
  • Crawley Post Office Angling Club
  • Crawley Rugby Football Club
  • Crawley Swimming Club
  • Crawley Sword Club
  • Crawley Table Tennis Club

Major employers in Crawley


  • British Airways
  • Continental Airlines
  • easyJet
  • Gatwick Airport Limited
  • GB Airways
  • Monarch
  • Thales
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • First Choice
  • Nestle
  • Virgin Holidays
  • BOC
  • CGG Veritas
  • EDF Energy
  • Motorola
  • Philips
  • Siemens
  • Canon
  • Invensys
  • RoK
  • Vent Axia
  • Deloitte
  • DMH Stallard
  • Grant Thornton
  • KPMG
  • Lloyds TSB
  • Mansell McTaggart
  • PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Useful links for Crawley