Town comparison
Battle vs Hastings
Which is better to live in? 5.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Hastings is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 47% lower. Battle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Battle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Hastings
£332,823
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Hastings
107.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Hastings
82.4%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Hastings
371.3
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Hastings
69.8
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Hastings
£28,707
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £332,823, Hastings undercuts Battle (£490,365) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Hastings it is a flat at £150,131.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Battle (£217,731 vs £150,131).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hastings prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBattle has a crime rate of 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83% lower than Hastings at 107.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Battle is violent-crime, while in Hastings 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Battle, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hastings, which has 20 schools, the figure is 82.4%.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hastings School Inspection Breakdown
82.4% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Hastings |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 20 |
| Primary | 1 | 18 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 82.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hastings averages 371.3 Mbps – ahead of Battle's 281.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 99.2% in Hastings. Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 69.3% in Hastings.
Hastings is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (371 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hastings, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Battle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,212 in Hastings. 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Hastings.
Hastings has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,597 in Battle and £28,706.5 in Hastings. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 48.6 in Hastings. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 51.2% in Hastings. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Battle versus 64.7% in Hastings. Battle has a population of 5,326 and Hastings has 91,804.
| Indicator | Battle | Hastings |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 91,804 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 48.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £28,706.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 29.2% |
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