Property investment stats for Crawley (Crawley), South East

• Strong rental yields of 6.4% and a top-performing district with yields of 6.2% make Crawley attractive for income-focused investors.
• The brisk market, with properties selling in around 45 days and a median discount of £1,500 (the typical achieved discount), points to good liquidity and competitive pricing.
• The family-oriented demographic in the 87th percentile nationally boosts demand for three-bedroom houses, with current asking rents at £1,800.

• One-year capital growth has changed by -1.1%, so short-term capital appreciation may be limited.
• The degree-educated and professional population is below the national median, which could affect long-term demand for higher-end properties.
• Owner-occupation is in the lower quartile, so the market may be more sensitive to changes in the rental sector.

Crawley’s fundamentals remain solid, with annualised growth over three years at 3.3% and three-year capital growth of 10.1%. The strong family presence and high proportion of renters should keep both sales and lettings demand resilient.

Given the current asking prices — £425,000 for a three-bedroom house and £240,000 for a two-bedroom flat — affordability is still reasonable for the South East. Rental demand looks set to stay robust, especially with a median rent of £1,800 for a family home. Investors should expect stable yields and steady demand, with less volatility than more speculative markets.