When considering how to improve Crawley City's economy, there are a number of things policymakers must consider. The town's primary exporting industry is the aviation industry, which brings a lot of money into the local economy. And when people come to town, they typically spend that money locally, which in turn creates more jobs for the city. Of course, the recent pandemic has had a negative impact on this export base, and its effects will be felt for longer than in other parts of the country.
The economic impact of the pandemic is felt throughout the country. However, Crawley has a high employment rate and was one of the most successful cities in the UK. The town was the 19th most productive urban area, with the ninth highest workplace earnings and the lowest unemployment benefit claim rate. This means that the town's growth is not due to its economic performance, but to its demographics.