Bexhill-on-Sea vs Hailsham

At £331,834, Bexhill On Sea undercuts Hailsham (£366,864) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bexhill On Sea is a flat at £190,997, while in Hailsham it is a flat at £182,069.

Residents of Hailsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.3 per 1,000 versus 58.8 per 1,000 in Bexhill On Sea. The most common crime category in Bexhill On Sea is violent-crime, while in Hailsham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 10 schools in Bexhill On Sea, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hailsham, which has 5 schools, the figure is 66.7%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bexhill On Sea averages 383.6 Mbps – ahead of Hailsham's 294.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Bexhill On Sea and 95.8% in Hailsham. Gigabit availability stands at 72.5% in Bexhill On Sea and 51.5% in Hailsham.

→Bexhill On Sea is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (384 vs 294 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Hailsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Bexhill On Sea averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Bexhill On Sea and £1,299 in Hailsham. 57.2% of homes in Bexhill On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Hailsham.

→Hailsham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,002 in Hailsham and £30,597 in Bexhill On Sea. The median age is 50.9 in Bexhill On Sea and 48.9 in Hailsham. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bexhill On Sea versus 77% in Hailsham. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Bexhill On Sea and 55.8% in Hailsham.

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