Furnace Green
Ward in Crawley, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.107, -0.171 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 28 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01293 (Crawley) |
Furnace Green is a largely residential ward in Crawley, West Sussex, developed as part of the town’s post‑war New Town expansion. It contains a mix of 1960s and later housing, a small parade of shops, schools and community facilities, and its name reflects historic links with the old Wealden iron industry that once shaped parts of the area.
Geographically it sits near substantial green spaces such as Tilgate Park and a network of footpaths and woods, while being a short drive or bus ride from Crawley town centre and the rail network; proximity to Gatwick and the M23 also affects local commuting and employment. Locally there’s a familiar suburban community feel, with residents’ groups and occasional neighbourhood events helping to maintain a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Furnace Green
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 18.8 miles
- Sutton 17.3 miles
- Crawley 1.1 miles
- Croydon 18 miles
- Woking 22.6 miles
- Worthing 21.4 miles
- Guildford 19.7 miles
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 19.2 miles
- Esher 20.1 miles
- Reigate 9 miles
- Redhill 8.6 miles
- Horsham 6.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tilgate Ward 0.8 miles
- Maidenbower Ward 0.8 miles
- Southgate Ward 1 mile
- Crawley Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Pound Hill South & Worth Ward 1.1 miles
- Northgate & West Green Ward 1.2 miles
- Three Bridges Ward 1.3 miles
- Gossops Green & North East Broadfield Ward 1.7 miles
- Broadfield Ward 1.8 miles
- Bewbush & North Broadfield Ward 2.1 miles
- Ifield Ward 2.2 miles
- Pease Pottage Built-up area 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Furnace Green
RH10 6QH, RH10 6NX, RH10 6RZ, RH10 6TF, RH10 6PS, RH10 6SP, RH10 6SJ, RH10 6HU, RH10 6QX … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 3.4 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 28 miles
- Crawley Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Three Bridges Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Milthorpe Road 6.3 miles
Hotels near Furnace Green Ad
- Cottesmore Hotel Golf & Country Club 2.4 miles
- Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth 4 1.7 miles
- Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- Ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport 3 2.2 miles
- Roffey Park Institute 4.1 miles
- Crowne Plaza London - Gatwick Airport 4 1.5 miles
- Sofitel London Gatwick 4 3.8 miles
- Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport 3 3.8 miles
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport 4 3.5 miles
- Gravetye Manor 4 5.2 miles
Schools in Furnace Green
- St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadfield Stadium Stadium 1.1 miles
- Saint Leonards Forest Forest 4.4 miles
- Wakehurst Place Estate 4.5 miles
- Wakehurst Place Garden Gardens 4.5 miles
- Lingfield Racecourse Recreation 8.4 miles
- Holmwood Common Wood Forest 9.1 miles
- Reigate Castle Historic site 9.2 miles
- Reigate College College 9.3 miles
- Old Fort Box Hill Historic site 11.7 miles
- Denbies Wine Estate Estate 11.9 miles
- Broadwood's Folly Historic site 12.2 miles
- Polesden Lacey Estate 13 miles