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Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Mid Sussex

Living in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

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

At a glance

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint is a village in Mid Sussex, South East with a population of 14,216. The average house price is £657,401 and the overall crime rate is 45.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint ranks

Population

14,216

Avg House Price

£657,401

Crime Rate

45.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

340 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£33,068.7

Median Age

46.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint's detached homes (£859,321) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£262,268).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint prices have risen 41% over the last 9 years (£467,619 → £657,401).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£859,321£750,000111
Semi-Detached£556,971£502,50088
Terraced£574,536£425,00043
Flat£262,268£275,00025

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint is 45.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary3
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Downlands Community SchoolSecondaryGood
Hassocks Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
St Lawrence CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
The Windmills Junior SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint averages 340 Mbps — 240% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.9
% Rated C or Above61.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,266

Demographics & Economy

Population14,216
Median Age46.9
Median Household Income£33,068.7
Employment Rate58.5%
Owner Occupied72%
Degree-Level Qualified36.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint?
The average house price in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is £657,401 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint?
The most affordable entry point in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is a flat, with an average price of £262,268.
Is Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint a safe place to live?
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has a recorded crime rate of 45.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint?
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint?
Average broadband download speeds in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint are around 340 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.4% of premises.
How big is Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint?
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is a settlement in Mid Sussex with a population of approximately 14,216.

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