Town comparison
Battle vs Eastbourne
Which is better to live in? 13.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Eastbourne is about 46% 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
Eastbourne
£336,740
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Eastbourne
109.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Eastbourne
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Eastbourne
425.9
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Eastbourne
69.5
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Eastbourne
£30,405
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Eastbourne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £336,740 versus £490,365 in Battle. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Eastbourne 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 EastWith 58.8 offences per 1,000 people, Battle is the safer of the two – 86% lower than Eastbourne's 109.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Battle is violent-crime, while in Eastbourne 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 favours Battle: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Eastbourne.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eastbourne School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 24 schools (18 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Eastbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 24 |
| Primary | 1 | 18 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eastbourne enjoy 425.9 Mbps on average, while Battle lags behind at 281.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 98% in Eastbourne. Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 82.4% in Eastbourne.
Eastbourne is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (426 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eastbourne is band C (score 69.5), ahead of Battle's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,109 in Eastbourne. 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Eastbourne.
Eastbourne has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Battle has a population of 5,326 while Eastbourne has 99,171. Median household income is £30,597 in Battle and £30,405 in Eastbourne. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 47.6 in Eastbourne. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 51.8% in Eastbourne.
| Indicator | Battle | Eastbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 99,171 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £30,405 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 59.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 29.8% |
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