Battle vs Hailsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hailsham wins on house prices with a 34% gap. Hailsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Battle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Hailsham
£366,864
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Hailsham
41.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Hailsham
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Hailsham
294.1
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Hailsham
70.4
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Hailsham
£31,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Battle commands an average of £490,365, compared with £366,864 in Hailsham – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Hailsham it is a flat at £182,069.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Battle (£640,545 vs £466,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Battle prices grew faster — 36% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Hailsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.3 per 1,000 versus 58.8 per 1,000 in Battle. The most common crime category in Battle is violent-crime, while in Hailsham 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 EastFamilies may prefer Battle, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Hailsham. There are 2 schools in Battle and 5 in Hailsham.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hailsham School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Hailsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 294.1 Mbps in Hailsham and 281.5 Mbps in Battle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 95.8% in Hailsham. Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 51.5% in Hailsham.
Hailsham is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (294 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hailsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Battle averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,299 in Hailsham. 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Hailsham.
Hailsham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,002 in Hailsham and £30,597 in Battle. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 48.9 in Hailsham. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Battle versus 77% in Hailsham. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 55.8% in Hailsham.
| Indicator | Battle | Hailsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 22,560 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £31,002 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 77% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 32.6% |
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