Town comparison
Bexhill-on-Sea vs Crumbles
Which is better to live in? 6.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bexhill On Sea is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Bexhill On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bexhill-on-Sea
£331,834
Crumbles
£336,740
Crime Rate
Bexhill-on-Sea
58.8
Crumbles
109.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexhill-on-Sea
100.0%
Crumbles
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bexhill-on-Sea
383.6
Crumbles
446.3
EPC Rating
Bexhill-on-Sea
69.2
Crumbles
70
Median Income
Bexhill-on-Sea
£30,597
Crumbles
£30,704
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £331,834, Bexhill On Sea undercuts Crumbles (£336,740) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bexhill On Sea is a flat at £190,997, while in Crumbles it is a flat at £206,711.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 8% pricier in Crumbles (£206,711 vs £190,997).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexhill On Sea prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBexhill On Sea has a crime rate of 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86% lower than Crumbles at 109.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bexhill On Sea is violent-crime, while in Crumbles 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 data is not fully available for both Bexhill On Sea and Crumbles. Bexhill On Sea has 10 schools and Crumbles has 0 schools.
Bexhill-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crumbles School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bexhill-on-Sea | Crumbles |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 0 |
| Primary | 8 | 0 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crumbles averages 446.3 Mbps – ahead of Bexhill On Sea's 383.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Bexhill On Sea and 100% in Crumbles. Gigabit availability stands at 72.5% in Bexhill On Sea and 87.2% in Crumbles.
Crumbles is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (446 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Crumbles, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bexhill On Sea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Bexhill On Sea and £1,204 in Crumbles. 57.2% of homes in Bexhill On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Crumbles.
Crumbles has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,703.5 in Crumbles and £30,597 in Bexhill On Sea. The median age is 50.9 in Bexhill On Sea and 48.2 in Crumbles. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Bexhill On Sea and 53.8% in Crumbles. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bexhill On Sea versus 68.3% in Crumbles. Bexhill On Sea has a population of 43,750 and Crumbles has 3,056.
| Indicator | Bexhill-on-Sea | Crumbles |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,750 | 3,056 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £30,703.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.2% |
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