Bexhill-on-Sea vs Hastings

Property in Hastings commands an average of £332,823, compared with £331,834 in Bexhill On Sea – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Bexhill On Sea is a flat at £190,997, while in Hastings it is a flat at £150,131.

Bexhill On Sea has a crime rate of 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83% lower than Hastings at 107.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bexhill On Sea is violent-crime, while in Hastings it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Bexhill On Sea, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 82.4% in Hastings. There are 10 schools in Bexhill On Sea and 20 in Hastings.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 383.6 Mbps in Bexhill On Sea and 371.3 Mbps in Hastings. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Bexhill On Sea and 99.2% in Hastings. Gigabit availability stands at 72.5% in Bexhill On Sea and 69.3% in Hastings.

→Bexhill On Sea is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (384 vs 371 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Hastings leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Bexhill On Sea averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Bexhill On Sea and £1,212 in Hastings. 57.2% of homes in Bexhill On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Hastings.

→Hastings has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,597 in Bexhill On Sea and £28,706.5 in Hastings. The median age is 50.9 in Bexhill On Sea and 48.6 in Hastings. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bexhill On Sea versus 64.7% in Hastings. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Bexhill On Sea and 51.2% in Hastings.

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