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Broadbridge Heath vs Upper Beeding

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Upper Beeding wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Upper Beeding has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Broadbridge Heath

£429,327

Upper Beeding

£410,830

Crime Rate

Broadbridge Heath

45.4

Upper Beeding

45.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broadbridge Heath

N/A

Upper Beeding

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Broadbridge Heath

402.5

Upper Beeding

408.4

EPC Rating

Broadbridge Heath

68.3

Upper Beeding

68.5

Median Income

Broadbridge Heath

£38,804

Upper Beeding

£35,195

Property in Broadbridge Heath commands an average of £429,327, compared with £410,830 in Upper Beeding – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Broadbridge Heath is a flat at £176,367, while in Upper Beeding it is a flat at £210,400.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Broadbridge Heath (£678,379 vs £580,458).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Upper Beeding prices grew faster — 30% vs -37%.

Residents of Upper Beeding experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.2 per 1,000 versus 45.4 per 1,000 in Broadbridge Heath. The most common crime category in Broadbridge Heath 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both Broadbridge Heath and Upper Beeding. Broadbridge Heath has 1 schools and Upper Beeding has 1 schools.

Broadbridge Heath School Inspection Breakdown

Upper Beeding School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBroadbridge HeathUpper Beeding
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 408.4 Mbps in Upper Beeding and 402.5 Mbps in Broadbridge Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Broadbridge Heath and 91.8% in Upper Beeding. Gigabit availability stands at 73.5% in Broadbridge Heath and 79.5% in Upper Beeding.

Upper Beeding is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (408 vs 403 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Upper Beeding leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.5 (C), while Broadbridge Heath averages 68.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,439 in Broadbridge Heath and £1,362 in Upper Beeding. 56.1% of homes in Broadbridge Heath 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 56.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,803.7 in Broadbridge Heath and £35,195 in Upper Beeding. The median age is 46.8 in Broadbridge Heath and 46.6 in Upper Beeding. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Broadbridge Heath versus 72.3% in Upper Beeding. Employment rates stand at 59% in Broadbridge Heath and 59.8% in Upper Beeding.

IndicatorBroadbridge HeathUpper Beeding
Population6,0113,100
Median Age46.846.6
Median Household Income£38,803.7£35,195
Employment Rate59%59.8%
Owner Occupied72.4%72.3%
Degree-Level Qualified42.2%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broadbridge Heath and Upper Beeding?
Broadbridge Heath and Upper Beeding are approximately 13.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadbridge Heath or Upper Beeding?
Upper Beeding is cheaper, with an average house price of £410,830.
Is Broadbridge Heath or Upper Beeding safer?
Upper Beeding has the lower crime rate at 45.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broadbridge Heath or Upper Beeding?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Broadbridge Heath or Upper Beeding?
Upper Beeding has faster average broadband at 408.4 Mbps.

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