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 miles30.2 km
- Sutton 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Crawley 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Croydon 18 miles28.9 km
- Woking 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Worthing 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Guildford 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Esher 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Reigate 9 miles14.4 km
- Redhill 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Horsham 6.9 miles11.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Tilgate Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Maidenbower Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Southgate Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Crawley Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Pound Hill South & Worth Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Northgate & West Green Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Three Bridges Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Gossops Green & North East Broadfield Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Broadfield Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bewbush & North Broadfield Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Ifield Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Pease Pottage Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Furnace Green
RH10 6LE, RH10 6RG, RH10 6SA, RH10 6PB, RH10 6PF, RH10 6RF, RH10 6PT, RH10 6QX, RH10 6JA … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 3.4 miles5.5 km
- London Heathrow Airport 28 miles45.1 km
- Crawley Railway Station 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Three Bridges Railway Station 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Milthorpe Road 6.3 miles10.1 km
Hotels near Furnace Green Ad
- Cottesmore Hotel Golf & Country Club 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Ibis Styles London Gatwick Airport 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Roffey Park Institute 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Crowne Plaza London - Gatwick Airport 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sofitel London Gatwick 4 3.8 miles6 km
- Gravetye Manor 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
Schools in Furnace Green
- St Andrew's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broadfield Stadium Stadium 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Saint Leonards Forest Forest 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Wakehurst Place Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Wakehurst Place Garden Gardens 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Lingfield Racecourse Recreation 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Holmwood Common Wood Forest 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Reigate Castle Historic site 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Reigate College College 9.3 miles15 km
- Old Fort Box Hill Historic site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Denbies Wine Estate Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Broadwood's Folly Historic site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Polesden Lacey Estate 13 miles20.9 km