Town comparison
Battle vs Bexhill-on-Sea
Which is better to live in? 5.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Bexhill On Sea is about 48% cheaper on average. Battle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Battle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Bexhill-on-Sea
£331,834
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Bexhill-on-Sea
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Bexhill-on-Sea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Bexhill-on-Sea
383.6
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Bexhill-on-Sea
69.2
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Bexhill-on-Sea
£30,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bexhill On Sea is £331,834, which is 48% less than Battle at £490,365. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Bexhill On Sea it is a flat at £190,997.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Battle (£640,545 vs £487,999).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Battle prices grew faster — 36% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 58.8 offences per 1,000 people, Battle is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bexhill On Sea's 58.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Battle is violent-crime, while in Bexhill On Sea it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBattle has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bexhill On Sea. Battle has 2 schools in total, while Bexhill On Sea has 10.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bexhill-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Bexhill-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bexhill On Sea offers faster average downloads at 383.6 Mbps, compared to 281.5 Mbps in Battle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 98.6% in Bexhill On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 72.5% in Bexhill On Sea.
Bexhill On Sea is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (384 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Battle are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Bexhill On Sea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,316 in Bexhill On Sea. 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Bexhill On Sea.
Battle has more energy-efficient housing — 57.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,597 in Battle and £30,597 in Bexhill On Sea. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 50.9 in Bexhill On Sea. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 51.8% in Bexhill On Sea. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Battle versus 74.8% in Bexhill On Sea.
| Indicator | Battle | Bexhill-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 43,750 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £30,597 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.2% |
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