Battle vs Wadhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Battle is about 13% cheaper on average. Wadhurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Battle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Battle
£490,365
Wadhurst
£562,722
Crime Rate
Battle
58.8
Wadhurst
41.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Battle
100.0%
Wadhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Battle
281.5
Wadhurst
342.7
EPC Rating
Battle
69.2
Wadhurst
70
Median Income
Battle
£30,597
Wadhurst
£32,793
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Battle is £490,365, which is 13% less than Wadhurst at £562,722. The most affordable entry point in Battle is a flat at £217,731, while in Wadhurst it is a flat at £288,700.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Wadhurst (£933,590 vs £640,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Battle prices grew faster — 36% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 41.1 offences per 1,000 people, Wadhurst is the safer of the two – 43% lower than Battle's 58.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Battle is violent-crime, while in Wadhurst 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 EastBattle has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Wadhurst. Battle has 2 schools in total, while Wadhurst has 2.
Battle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wadhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Battle | Wadhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Wadhurst offers faster average downloads at 342.7 Mbps, compared to 281.5 Mbps in Battle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Battle and 89.7% in Wadhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 49.1% in Battle and 63.9% in Wadhurst.
Wadhurst is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (343 vs 282 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Wadhurst are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Battle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Battle and £1,281 in Wadhurst. 57.2% of homes in Battle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Wadhurst.
Wadhurst has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,792.5 in Wadhurst and £30,597 in Battle. The median age is 50.9 in Battle and 47.4 in Wadhurst. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Battle and 56.3% in Wadhurst. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Battle versus 71.2% in Wadhurst.
| Indicator | Battle | Wadhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,326 | 3,408 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £32,792.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 34% |
Location
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