Battle vs Hawkhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Hawkhurst is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. For families, Battle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Hawkhurst
£481,956
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Hawkhurst
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Hawkhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Hawkhurst
299
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Hawkhurst
68.9
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Hawkhurst
£33,323
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Battle commands an average of £490,365, compared with £481,956 in Hawkhurst – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Hawkhurst it is a flat at £293,967.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Hawkhurst (£293,967 vs £217,731).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Battle prices grew faster — 36% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Battle and Hawkhurst at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Battle, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hawkhurst. There are 2 schools in Battle and 1 in Hawkhurst.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawkhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 299.0 Mbps in Hawkhurst and 281.5 Mbps in Battle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 84.6% in Hawkhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 54.2% in Hawkhurst.
Hawkhurst is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (299 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Battle leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Hawkhurst averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,302 in Hawkhurst. 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Hawkhurst.
Hawkhurst has more energy-efficient housing — 58.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,323.3 in Hawkhurst and £30,597 in Battle. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 46.8 in Hawkhurst. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Battle versus 68.1% in Hawkhurst. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 55.9% in Hawkhurst.
| Indicator | Battle | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 3,683 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £33,323.3 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 33.7% |
Location
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