Billingshurst vs Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Billingshurst is about 17% cheaper on average. Billingshurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingshurst
£546,196
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
£657,401
Crime Rate
Billingshurst
34.2
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingshurst
0.0%
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingshurst
311.6
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
340
EPC Rating
Billingshurst
68.5
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
69.9
Median Income
Billingshurst
£35,767
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
£33,069
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Billingshurst more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £546,196 versus £657,401 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. The most affordable entry point in Billingshurst is a flat at £172,513, while in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint it is a flat at £262,268.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint (£262,268 vs £172,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint prices grew faster — 41% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Billingshurst (34.2 per 1,000) compared to Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint (45.8 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Billingshurst is violent-crime, while in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint 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 EastSchool quality favours Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Billingshurst.
Billingshurst School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingshurst | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint enjoy 340.0 Mbps on average, while Billingshurst lags behind at 311.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Billingshurst and 92.4% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Gigabit availability stands at 57.1% in Billingshurst and 63% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (340 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Billingshurst's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,410 in Billingshurst and £1,266 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. 57.2% of homes in Billingshurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Billingshurst has a population of 9,121 while Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has 14,216. Median household income is £35,766.7 in Billingshurst and £33,068.7 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. The median age is 47.3 in Billingshurst and 46.9 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Employment rates stand at 57.4% in Billingshurst and 58.5% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
| Indicator | Billingshurst | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,121 | 14,216 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,766.7 | £33,068.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.4% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 36.8% |
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