DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Crawley
Crawley is a post-war new town, built in neighbourhoods each with its own shops, so most homes are 1950s to 1980s terraces, semis and low-rise flats, with a large council-owned stock. Gatwick Airport is a major employer and drives demand for private lets, including shared houses and rooms. The town centre has seen many office-to-flat conversions and new apartment blocks, and Forge Wood is the newest neighbourhood. Older Victorian homes survive mainly around Three Bridges and the old high street.
Homes sold in Crawley in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 371 | £339,238 |
| Flat or maisonette | 184 | £201,733 |
| Semi-detached | 170 | £406,353 |
| Detached | 100 | £599,042 |
| Other | 17 | £1,566,985 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Crawley check-in
- Former new town council houses: photograph gardens, fences, sheds, the boiler and the consumer unit.
- Office-to-flat conversions in the town centre: check room sizes, window opening, ventilation and any condensation, and note fob and post box keys.
- Shared houses let to airport workers: photograph each room's lock and furniture and the shared kitchen appliances separately.
- Homes under the Gatwick flight path: note window and door seals and any secondary glazing.
- New-build flats and houses at Forge Wood: record allocated parking, bin and bike stores and any snagging still open.
Do it yourself in Crawley
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of Crawley
Three BridgesWest GreenTilgateBroadfieldBewbushPound HillLangley GreenForge Wood
Inventories in Crawley: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Crawley?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Crawley?
£1,488 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 2.8% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Crawley postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Crawley?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. Separately, Article 4 directions in 10 areas mean turning a house into a small HMO needs planning permission. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Crawley?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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