Billingshurst vs Upper Beeding
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Upper Beeding wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Billingshurst has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Billingshurst
£546,196
Upper Beeding
£410,830
Crime Rate
Billingshurst
34.2
Upper Beeding
45.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingshurst
0.0%
Upper Beeding
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Billingshurst
311.6
Upper Beeding
408.4
EPC Rating
Billingshurst
68.5
Upper Beeding
68.5
Median Income
Billingshurst
£35,767
Upper Beeding
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Billingshurst commands an average of £546,196, compared with £410,830 in Upper Beeding – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Billingshurst is a flat at £172,513, while in Upper Beeding it is a flat at £210,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Billingshurst (£819,093 vs £580,458).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Upper Beeding prices grew faster — 30% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Billingshurst experience less crime overall, with a rate of 34.2 per 1,000 versus 45.2 per 1,000 in Upper Beeding. The most common crime category in Billingshurst is violent-crime, while in Upper Beeding 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 data is not fully available for both Billingshurst and Upper Beeding. Billingshurst has 2 schools and Upper Beeding has 1 schools.
Billingshurst School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Upper Beeding School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Billingshurst | Upper Beeding |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 408.4 Mbps in Upper Beeding and 311.6 Mbps in Billingshurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Billingshurst and 91.8% in Upper Beeding. Gigabit availability stands at 57.1% in Billingshurst and 79.5% in Upper Beeding.
Upper Beeding is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (408 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Billingshurst leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.5 (C), while Upper Beeding averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,410 in Billingshurst and £1,362 in Upper Beeding. 57.2% of homes in Billingshurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Upper Beeding.
Upper Beeding has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,766.7 in Billingshurst and £35,195 in Upper Beeding. The median age is 47.3 in Billingshurst and 46.6 in Upper Beeding. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Billingshurst versus 72.3% in Upper Beeding. Employment rates stand at 57.4% in Billingshurst and 59.8% in Upper Beeding.
| Indicator | Billingshurst | Upper Beeding |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,121 | 3,100 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,766.7 | £35,195 |
| Employment Rate | 57.4% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 72.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 37% |
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