Battle vs Heathfield (Wealden)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Heathfield (wealden) wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Heathfield (wealden) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Battle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Heathfield (Wealden)
£427,048
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Heathfield (Wealden)
41.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Heathfield (Wealden)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Heathfield (Wealden)
315.6
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Heathfield (Wealden)
69.2
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Heathfield (Wealden)
£30,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £427,048, Heathfield (wealden) undercuts Battle (£490,365) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Heathfield (wealden) it is a flat at £162,524.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Battle (£217,731 vs £162,524).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Battle prices grew faster — 36% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Heathfield (wealden) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.5 per 1,000 versus 58.8 per 1,000 in Battle. The most common crime category in Battle is violent-crime, while in Heathfield (wealden) 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 Heathfield (wealden), which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Heathfield (Wealden) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Heathfield (Wealden) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Heathfield (wealden) averages 315.6 Mbps – ahead of Battle's 281.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 94.8% in Heathfield (wealden). Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 56.8% in Heathfield (wealden).
Heathfield (wealden) is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (316 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Battle leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Heathfield (wealden) averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,316 in Heathfield (wealden). 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Heathfield (wealden).
Battle has more energy-efficient housing — 57.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,597 in Battle and £30,597 in Heathfield (wealden). The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 50.9 in Heathfield (wealden). Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Battle versus 74.8% in Heathfield (wealden). Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 51.8% in Heathfield (wealden).
| Indicator | Battle | Heathfield (Wealden) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 7,663 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £30,597 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.2% |
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