Burgess Hill vs Upper Beeding
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Upper Beeding is about 3% cheaper on average. Upper Beeding has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Burgess Hill
£423,336
Upper Beeding
£410,830
Crime Rate
Burgess Hill
45.8
Upper Beeding
45.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burgess Hill
71.4%
Upper Beeding
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burgess Hill
419.7
Upper Beeding
408.4
EPC Rating
Burgess Hill
70.6
Upper Beeding
68.5
Median Income
Burgess Hill
£32,006
Upper Beeding
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Upper Beeding is £410,830, which is 3% less than Burgess Hill at £423,336. The most affordable entry point in Burgess Hill is a flat at £269,793, while in Upper Beeding it is a flat at £210,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Burgess Hill (£269,793 vs £210,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Upper Beeding prices grew faster — 30% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Upper Beeding (45.2 per 1,000) compared to Burgess Hill (45.8 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Burgess Hill 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 Burgess Hill and Upper Beeding. Burgess Hill has 9 schools and Upper Beeding has 1 schools.
Burgess Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Upper Beeding School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burgess Hill | Upper Beeding |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burgess Hill offers faster average downloads at 419.7 Mbps, compared to 408.4 Mbps in Upper Beeding. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Burgess Hill and 91.8% in Upper Beeding. Gigabit availability stands at 81.1% in Burgess Hill and 79.5% in Upper Beeding.
Burgess Hill is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (420 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burgess Hill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Upper Beeding. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Burgess Hill and £1,362 in Upper Beeding. 62.4% of homes in Burgess Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Upper Beeding.
Burgess Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,195 in Upper Beeding and £32,005.5 in Burgess Hill. The median age is 47 in Burgess Hill and 46.6 in Upper Beeding. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Burgess Hill and 59.8% in Upper Beeding. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Burgess Hill versus 72.3% in Upper Beeding.
| Indicator | Burgess Hill | Upper Beeding |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,352 | 3,100 |
| Median Age | 47 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,005.5 | £35,195 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 72.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.8% | 37% |
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