Corporate Housing in Crawley

Learn about the top employers in Crawley and their contributions to the local economy. This section highlights key businesses and organisations that play a significant role in the community and shape the city's vibrant economic landscape.

Gatwick Airport Ltd
One of the UK’s busiest international airports located in Crawley, operating passenger terminals, airline services, ground handling and cargo operations. The airport and its associated on-site businesses together constitute one of the town’s largest employers.

Thales UK
A multinational defence, aerospace and transport systems company with significant operations in Crawley, supplying radar, avionics, communications and secure systems to military and civilian customers.

Virgin Atlantic
A UK-based international airline with major operations and offices at Gatwick/Crawley, providing long-haul passenger services and associated ground and administrative functions.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
The NHS trust that provides acute hospital and community healthcare services in the area, including services at Crawley Hospital, making it a major public-sector employer in the town.

Crawley Borough Council
The local authority responsible for municipal services, planning, housing, leisure and local economic development, employing a large workforce across administrative and frontline public-service roles.

Explore the diverse transport options available in Crawley, from efficient public transportation systems to convenient road networks. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the city, this section will give you an overall look at the available transportation systems.

Public Transit System
- Rail services (Crawley railway station) - Regular national rail services run from Crawley station providing frequent connections to London, Brighton and other regional centres; services are operated by mainline train companies with onward connections across the southern rail network.
- Gatwick Airport rail services - Gatwick Airport station (within the borough) is a major rail hub offering fast and frequent services to London, the south coast and regional destinations, with a mix of express and stopping trains and high-frequency timetables.
- Bus network (Metrobus and Fastway BRT) - A dense local and regional bus network connects neighbourhoods, the town centre, railway stations and Gatwick; Metrobus operates the primary local routes and the Fastway bus-rapid-transit corridors provide priority lanes and frequent services on key corridors.
- Crawley bus station and local interchanges - Central bus facilities and multiple local interchanges provide coordinated departures for local, regional and airport-focused routes, with services timed to connect with rail where possible.
- Taxis and private-hire services - Licensed taxis and app-based private-hire operators serve the town for shorter trips, airport transfers and around-the-clock demand, with ranks at the town centre and at rail/airport stations.
- Coach services and airport shuttles - Long-distance coach services and dedicated airport shuttles operate to/from Gatwick and regional destinations, offering alternatives for intercity and airport travel.

Major Highways
- M23 - Primary motorway linking Crawley and Gatwick southwards to Brighton and northwards to the M25 and London orbital network.
- M25 - London’s orbital motorway accessible via the M23, providing routes to much of the national motorway network around Greater London.
- A23 - Major trunk route running between London and Brighton with connections serving towns around Crawley and linking into the local road network.
- A264 - Key east–west arterial route through the Crawley area, connecting to surrounding towns and linking with the M23/A23 corridor.
- Local A-roads and distributor routes - A network of A-class distributor roads around Crawley provides links between residential neighbourhoods, industrial estates, Gatwick and the motorways.

Cycling Infrastructure
- Cycle lanes, shared-use paths and secure parking - Crawley has a mix of on-road cycle lanes, off-road shared-use routes and traffic-calmed streets linking residential areas, the town centre, railway stations and Gatwick, complemented by cycle parking at key interchanges and routes into the surrounding countryside for commuting and leisure.

Recent and Upcoming Improvements
- Rail service and timetable enhancements - Recent timetable restructures and rolling-stock upgrades on regional and Thameslink-related services have increased frequencies and improved direct rail links to London and other destinations.
- Gatwick surface-access and station improvements - Ongoing works and investment around Gatwick focus on capacity, passenger flow and interchange improvements to accommodate airport growth and improve connections for Crawley residents.
- Town centre and public-realm regeneration - Crawley town centre redevelopment plans include transport-focused measures such as better pedestrian and cycle links, improved bus interchange facilities and upgraded public spaces to support modal shift.
- Bus network modernisation and low-emission vehicles - Fleet renewals and service improvements have introduced low-emission and electric buses on key routes, alongside priority measures on core corridors to improve punctuality.
- Highway and junction upgrades - Targeted works on key junctions and carriageways around the M23/A23/A264 corridors aim to reduce congestion, improve safety and enhance links between Crawley, Gatwick and the strategic road network.
- Active travel and accessibility schemes - Local initiatives and funding have supported new walking and cycling schemes, station accessibility upgrades and measures to improve first/last-mile links to public transport.

In Crawley, finding the right corporate housing can be challenging - especially within budget all year round. That is where we help companies, contracting consultants, professionals and business executives find the right place to stay when working away from home. Our properties offer the perfect serviced accommodation with a range of central and easy-access locations in Crawley. Whether it be one week, one month or one year - and one person or a full team, we have flexible housing options to suit you.