Town comparison
Battle vs Crumbles
Which is better to live in? 10.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Crumbles is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 46% lower. Battle has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Crumbles
£336,740
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Crumbles
109.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Crumbles
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Crumbles
446.3
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Crumbles
70
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Crumbles
£30,704
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £336,740, Crumbles undercuts Battle (£490,365) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Crumbles it is a flat at £206,711.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Battle (£640,545 vs £506,786).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Battle prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBattle has a crime rate of 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86% lower than Crumbles at 109.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Battle is violent-crime, while in Crumbles 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Battle and Crumbles. Battle has 2 schools and Crumbles has 0 schools.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crumbles School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Battle | Crumbles |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crumbles averages 446.3 Mbps – ahead of Battle's 281.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 100% in Crumbles. Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 87.2% in Crumbles.
Crumbles is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (446 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crumbles leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Battle averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,204 in Crumbles. 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Crumbles.
Crumbles has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,703.5 in Crumbles and £30,597 in Battle. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 48.2 in Crumbles. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Battle versus 68.3% in Crumbles. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 53.8% in Crumbles.
| Indicator | Battle | Crumbles |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 3,056 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £30,703.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.2% |
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