Town comparison
Bexhill-on-Sea vs Lower Willingdon
Which is better to live in? 9.9 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 11% lower. Lower Willingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bexhill On Sea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bexhill-on-Sea
£331,834
Lower Willingdon
£371,037
Crime Rate
Bexhill-on-Sea
58.8
Lower Willingdon
41.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bexhill-on-Sea
100.0%
Lower Willingdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bexhill-on-Sea
383.6
Lower Willingdon
306.7
EPC Rating
Bexhill-on-Sea
69.2
Lower Willingdon
70
Median Income
Bexhill-on-Sea
£30,597
Lower Willingdon
£30,704
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Lower Willingdon commands an average of £371,037, compared with £331,834 in Bexhill On Sea – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Bexhill On Sea is a flat at £190,997, while in Lower Willingdon it is a flat at £153,069.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Bexhill On Sea (£190,997 vs £153,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bexhill On Sea prices grew faster — 35% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastLower Willingdon has a crime rate of 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42% lower than Bexhill On Sea at 58.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bexhill On Sea is violent-crime, while in Lower Willingdon 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 EastFamilies may prefer Bexhill On Sea, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Lower Willingdon. There are 10 schools in Bexhill On Sea and 2 in Lower Willingdon.
Bexhill-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lower Willingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bexhill-on-Sea | Lower Willingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 383.6 Mbps in Bexhill On Sea and 306.7 Mbps in Lower Willingdon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Bexhill On Sea and 97.4% in Lower Willingdon. Gigabit availability stands at 72.5% in Bexhill On Sea and 54.3% in Lower Willingdon.
Bexhill On Sea is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (384 vs 307 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Lower Willingdon, 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 Lower Willingdon. 57.2% of homes in Bexhill On Sea have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Lower Willingdon.
Lower Willingdon 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 Lower Willingdon and £30,597 in Bexhill On Sea. The median age is 50.9 in Bexhill On Sea and 48.2 in Lower Willingdon. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Bexhill On Sea and 53.8% in Lower Willingdon. Owner-occupancy is 74.8% in Bexhill On Sea versus 68.3% in Lower Willingdon. Bexhill On Sea has a population of 43,750 and Lower Willingdon has 6,126.
| Indicator | Bexhill-on-Sea | Lower Willingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,750 | 6,126 |
| 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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