RH11Crawley

Crawley Town Centre & Surrounds

Crawley Town Centre & Surrounds investment guide. Average gross yield 5.4%, unknown rental demand.

5.4%avg gross yield

£337kavg sold price (598 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.4%

+0.3% vs Crawley avg (5.1%)

Average Asking Price

£337,215

high confidence (598 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,459

2-bed · 3-bed £1,780 · 5.3% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£388

City avg £386/sqft · 2 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in RH11

1-bed

£1,118

per month

5.4% yield

2-bed

£1,459

per month

5.3% yield

3-bed

£1,780

per month

6.0% yield

4-bed

£2,367

per month

6.1% yield

Ownership mix

RH11 vs UK average · 27,785 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 22% owned outright (11pp lower than the UK average of 33%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

22.1%(UK 32.9%)

-10.8pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

31.7%(UK 29.7%)

+2.0pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

19.4%(UK 20.3%)

-0.9pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

26.8%(UK 17.1%)

+9.7pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in RH11

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	5.5%	£333,731	£1,517
Semi-detached →	4.7%	£391,332	£1,548
Detached →	3.2%	£605,000	£1,631
Flat →	8.3%	£200,000	£1,383

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About Crawley Town Centre & Surrounds (RH11, Crawley)

RH11 offers solid investment fundamentals with a 5.4% gross yield and an accessible average asking price of £337,215, making it an entry-level opportunity in the South East. The yield remains consistent across property types, with larger homes (3-4 bed) performing marginally stronger at 6-6.1%, suggesting multi-bedroom properties may appeal to investors seeking slightly better returns.

The tenant demographic appears mixed, likely comprising young professionals attracted to Crawley's transport links and employment hubs, alongside families seeking more affordable South East housing. The strong rental demand for 3-4 bedroom properties indicates a substantial family lettings market, though rental demand data remains incomplete for comprehensive tenant profiling.

Investors should note the absence of detailed rental demand data, which limits confidence in market absorption rates and tenant competition. The consistency of yields across all property sizes suggests a mature, stable market—but due diligence on local employment stability and future development plans will be essential before committing capital.

Sold Price Trend - RH11

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+3.5% over 2 years

Flip Activity - RH11

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+45.7%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

9 mo

Flip rate

0.2%

of all sales

Recent case studies

briar close

Terraced

Bought Aug 24

£240k

Sold Sept 25

£385k

13 mo+50.6%*

Gross 60.4%

manorfields

Terraced

Bought Feb 25

£248k

Sold Jun 25

£340k

4 mo+40.7%*

Gross 37.4%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - RH11

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Crawley. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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