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Area guide · Eastbourne

Living in Crumbles

A snapshot of life in Crumbles, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Crumbles is a village in Eastbourne, South East with a population of 3,056. The average house price is £336,740 and the overall crime rate is 109.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Crumbles ranks

Population

3,056

Avg House Price

£336,740

Crime Rate

109.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

446 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,703.5

Median Age

48.2

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Crumbles. The figures below are sourced from Eastbourne, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Crumbles's detached homes (£506,786) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£206,711).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Crumbles prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£252,160 → £336,740).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£506,786	£424,000	298
Semi-Detached	£344,975	£325,000	340
Terraced	£297,959	£275,000	479
Flat	£206,711	£188,725	620

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Crumbles is 109.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Crumbles: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Crumbles averages 446 Mbps — 346% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Crumbles homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	60.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,204

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,056
Median Age	48.2
Median Household Income	£30,703.5
Employment Rate	53.8%
Owner Occupied	68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Crumbles?

The average house price in Crumbles is £336,740 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Crumbles?

The most affordable entry point in Crumbles is a flat, with an average price of £206,711.

Is Crumbles a safe place to live?

Crumbles has a recorded crime rate of 109.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Crumbles?

Average broadband download speeds in Crumbles are around 446 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 100% of premises.

How big is Crumbles?

Crumbles is a settlement in Eastbourne with a population of approximately 3,056.

Most compared with

How does Crumbles stack up against its neighbours?

Battle

Crumbles

House price: £490,365 · £336,740
Crime rate: 58.8 · 109.6
Distance: 10.7 mi

Bexhill-on-Sea

Crumbles

House price: £331,834 · £336,740
Crime rate: 58.8 · 109.6
Distance: 6.8 mi

Crumbles

Eastbourne

House price: £336,740 · £336,740
Crime rate: 109.6 · 109.6
Distance: 2.4 mi

Crumbles

Hailsham

House price: £336,740 · £366,864
Crime rate: 109.6 · 41.3
Distance: 5.7 mi

Crumbles

Hastings

House price: £336,740 · £332,823
Crime rate: 109.6 · 107.8
Distance: 11.3 mi

Crumbles

Heathfield (Wealden)

House price: £336,740 · £427,048
Crime rate: 109.6 · 41.5
Distance: 12.4 mi

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