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Bexhill-on-Sea vs Hawkhurst

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Bexhill On Sea and Hawkhurst at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of 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.

MetricBexhill-on-SeaHawkhurst
Total Schools101
Primary81
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBexhill-on-SeaHawkhurst
Population43,7503,683
Median Age50.946.8
Median Household Income£30,597£33,323.3
Employment Rate51.8%55.9%
Owner Occupied74.8%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%33.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bexhill On Sea and Hawkhurst?
Bexhill On Sea and Hawkhurst are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bexhill On Sea or Hawkhurst?
Bexhill On Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £331,834.
Is Bexhill On Sea or Hawkhurst safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bexhill On Sea or Hawkhurst?
Bexhill On Sea has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bexhill On Sea or Hawkhurst?
Bexhill On Sea has faster average broadband at 383.6 Mbps.

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