Town comparison
Battle vs Stone Cross
Which is better to live in? 10.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Stone Cross is about 30% cheaper on average. Stone Cross has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Battle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Stone Cross
£376,546
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Stone Cross
41.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Stone Cross
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Stone Cross
168.2
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Stone Cross
69.2
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Stone Cross
£30,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Stone Cross more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £376,546 versus £490,365 in Battle. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Stone Cross it is a flat at £172,696.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Battle (£640,545 vs £464,782).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Battle prices grew faster — 36% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Stone Cross (41.5 per 1,000) compared to Battle (58.8 per 1,000), a 42% difference. The most common crime category in Battle is violent-crime, while in Stone Cross 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 100% in Stone Cross.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stone Cross School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Stone Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Battle enjoy 281.5 Mbps on average, while Stone Cross lags behind at 168.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 95.9% in Stone Cross. Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 21.6% in Stone Cross.
Battle is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (282 vs 168 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Battle is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Stone Cross's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,316 in Stone Cross. 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Stone Cross.
Battle has more energy-efficient housing — 57.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Battle has a population of 5,326 while Stone Cross has 5,036. Median household income is £30,597 in Battle and £30,597 in Stone Cross. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 50.9 in Stone Cross. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 51.8% in Stone Cross.
| Indicator | Battle | Stone Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 5,036 |
| 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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