Town comparison
Burgess Hill vs Lancing and Sompting
Which is better to live in? 12.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Lancing And Sompting is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Burgess Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lancing And Sompting edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burgess Hill
£423,336
Lancing and Sompting
£352,211
Crime Rate
Burgess Hill
45.8
Lancing and Sompting
58.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burgess Hill
71.4%
Lancing and Sompting
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burgess Hill
419.7
Lancing and Sompting
473.5
EPC Rating
Burgess Hill
70.6
Lancing and Sompting
72.6
Median Income
Burgess Hill
£32,006
Lancing and Sompting
£29,840
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Burgess Hill commands an average of £423,336, compared with £352,211 in Lancing And Sompting – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Burgess Hill is a flat at £269,793, while in Lancing And Sompting it is a flat at £211,101.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Burgess Hill (£269,793 vs £211,101).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lancing And Sompting prices grew faster — 26% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBurgess Hill has a crime rate of 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Lancing And Sompting at 58.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burgess Hill is violent-crime, while in Lancing And Sompting 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 Lancing And Sompting, 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 5 in Lancing And Sompting.
Burgess Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lancing and Sompting School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burgess Hill | Lancing and Sompting |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 5 |
| Primary | 7 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 473.5 Mbps in Lancing And Sompting and 419.7 Mbps in Burgess Hill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Burgess Hill and 99.3% in Lancing And Sompting. Gigabit availability stands at 81.1% in Burgess Hill and 93.8% in Lancing And Sompting.
Lancing And Sompting is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (474 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Lancing And Sompting leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Burgess Hill averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Burgess Hill and £1,060 in Lancing And Sompting. 62.4% of homes in Burgess Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Lancing And Sompting.
Lancing And Sompting has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,005.5 in Burgess Hill and £29,840 in Lancing And Sompting. The median age is 47 in Burgess Hill and 46.8 in Lancing And Sompting. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Burgess Hill versus 72% in Lancing And Sompting. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Burgess Hill and 56.3% in Lancing And Sompting.
| Indicator | Burgess Hill | Lancing and Sompting |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,352 | 27,924 |
| Median Age | 47 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,005.5 | £29,840 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.8% | 27.9% |
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