Bexhill-on-Sea vs Hawkhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Bexhill On Sea is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. For families, Bexhill On Sea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexhill-on-Sea
£331,834
Hawkhurst
£481,956
Crime Rate
Bexhill-on-Sea
58.8
Hawkhurst
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexhill-on-Sea
100.0%
Hawkhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bexhill-on-Sea
383.6
Hawkhurst
299
EPC Rating
Bexhill-on-Sea
69.2
Hawkhurst
68.9
Median Income
Bexhill-on-Sea
£30,597
Hawkhurst
£33,323
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £331,834, Bexhill On Sea undercuts Hawkhurst (£481,956) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bexhill On Sea is a flat at £190,997, while in Hawkhurst it is a flat at £293,967.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Hawkhurst (£293,967 vs £190,997).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexhill On Sea prices grew faster — 35% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bexhill On Sea and Hawkhurst at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 10 schools in Bexhill On Sea, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hawkhurst, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bexhill-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawkhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexhill-on-Sea | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bexhill On Sea averages 383.6 Mbps – ahead of Hawkhurst's 299.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Bexhill On Sea and 84.6% in Hawkhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 72.5% in Bexhill On Sea and 54.2% in Hawkhurst.
Bexhill On Sea is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (384 vs 299 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bexhill On Sea leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Hawkhurst averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Bexhill On Sea and £1,302 in Hawkhurst. 57.2% of homes in Bexhill On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Hawkhurst.
Hawkhurst has more energy-efficient housing — 58.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,323.3 in Hawkhurst and £30,597 in Bexhill On Sea. The median age is 50.9 in Bexhill On Sea and 46.8 in Hawkhurst. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bexhill On Sea versus 68.1% in Hawkhurst. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Bexhill On Sea and 55.9% in Hawkhurst.
| Indicator | Bexhill-on-Sea | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,750 | 3,683 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,597 | £33,323.3 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 33.7% |
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