Burgess Hill vs Copthorne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burgess Hill wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Copthorne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copthorne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burgess Hill
£423,336
Copthorne
£543,218
Crime Rate
Burgess Hill
45.8
Copthorne
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burgess Hill
71.4%
Copthorne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burgess Hill
419.7
Copthorne
395.9
EPC Rating
Burgess Hill
70.6
Copthorne
69.6
Median Income
Burgess Hill
£32,006
Copthorne
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Copthorne commands an average of £543,218, compared with £423,336 in Burgess Hill – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Burgess Hill is a flat at £269,793, while in Copthorne it is a flat at £250,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Copthorne (£393,723 vs £342,824).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Copthorne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.6 per 1,000 versus 45.8 per 1,000 in Burgess Hill. The most common crime category in Burgess Hill is violent-crime, while in Copthorne 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 Copthorne, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 71.4% in Burgess Hill. There are 9 schools in Burgess Hill and 2 in Copthorne.
Burgess Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burgess Hill | Copthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 419.7 Mbps in Burgess Hill and 395.9 Mbps in Copthorne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Burgess Hill and 96.2% in Copthorne. Gigabit availability stands at 81.1% in Burgess Hill and 75.7% in Copthorne.
Burgess Hill is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (420 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burgess Hill, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Copthorne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Burgess Hill and £1,179 in Copthorne. 62.4% of homes in Burgess Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Copthorne.
Burgess Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Copthorne and £32,005.5 in Burgess Hill. The median age is 47 in Burgess Hill and 43.1 in Copthorne. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Burgess Hill and 61.7% in Copthorne. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Burgess Hill versus 67.6% in Copthorne. Burgess Hill has a population of 33,352 and Copthorne has 4,917.
| Indicator | Burgess Hill | Copthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,352 | 4,917 |
| Median Age | 47 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,005.5 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.8% | 34.5% |
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