Area guide · Lewes

Living in Peacehaven

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

At a glance

Peacehaven is a town in Lewes, South East with a population of 15,705. The average house price is £349,338 and the overall crime rate is 55.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Peacehaven ranks

Population

15,705

Avg House Price

£349,338

Crime Rate

55.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

366 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,267

Median Age

49.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Peacehaven's detached homes (£426,182) command roughly 2.0× the price of a flat (£213,598).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Peacehaven prices have risen 23% over the last 9 years (£284,020 → £349,338).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£426,182	£410,000	97
Semi-Detached	£354,874	£354,500	82
Terraced	£318,744	£305,000	41
Flat	£213,598	£190,000	43

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Peacehaven is 55.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Peacehaven: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good
Peacehaven Community School	Secondary	Good
Peacehaven Heights Academy	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Peacehaven averages 366 Mbps — 266% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Peacehaven homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.9
% Rated C or Above	57.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,263

Demographics & Economy

Population	15,705
Median Age	49.1
Median Household Income	£29,267
Employment Rate	53.5%
Owner Occupied	71.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Peacehaven?

The average house price in Peacehaven is £349,338 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Peacehaven is a flat, with an average price of £213,598.

Is Peacehaven a safe place to live?

Peacehaven has a recorded crime rate of 55.3 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 Peacehaven?

Peacehaven has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Peacehaven?

Average broadband download speeds in Peacehaven are around 366 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.6% of premises.

How big is Peacehaven?

Peacehaven is a settlement in Lewes with a population of approximately 15,705.

Most compared with

How does Peacehaven stack up against its neighbours?

Brighton and Hove

Peacehaven

House price: £511,915 · £349,338
Crime rate: 101.8 · 55.3
Distance: 7.2 mi

Burgess Hill

Peacehaven

House price: £423,336 · £349,338
Crime rate: 45.8 · 55.3
Distance: 12.8 mi

Crumbles

Peacehaven

House price: £336,740 · £349,338
Crime rate: 109.6 · 55.3
Distance: 14.3 mi

Eastbourne

Peacehaven

House price: £336,740 · £349,338
Crime rate: 109.6 · 55.3
Distance: 12.2 mi

Hailsham

Peacehaven

House price: £366,864 · £349,338
Crime rate: 41.3 · 55.3
Distance: 12.0 mi

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

Peacehaven

House price: £657,401 · £349,338
Crime rate: 45.8 · 55.3
Distance: 11.5 mi

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