Copthorne vs Haywards Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Copthorne is about 1% cheaper on average. Copthorne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copthorne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Copthorne
£543,218
Haywards Heath
£547,040
Crime Rate
Copthorne
45.6
Haywards Heath
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Copthorne
100.0%
Haywards Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Copthorne
395.9
Haywards Heath
426.8
EPC Rating
Copthorne
69.6
Haywards Heath
70.6
Median Income
Copthorne
£33,662
Haywards Heath
£32,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Copthorne is £543,218, which is 1% less than Haywards Heath at £547,040. The most affordable entry point in Copthorne is a flat at £250,357, while in Haywards Heath it is a flat at £268,501.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Haywards Heath (£821,153 vs £638,877).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Copthorne (45.6 per 1,000) compared to Haywards Heath (45.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Copthorne is violent-crime, while in Haywards Heath 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 EastCopthorne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Haywards Heath. Copthorne has 2 schools in total, while Haywards Heath has 9.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haywards Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Copthorne | Haywards Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Haywards Heath offers faster average downloads at 426.8 Mbps, compared to 395.9 Mbps in Copthorne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Copthorne and 98.1% in Haywards Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Copthorne and 82.8% in Haywards Heath.
Haywards Heath is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (427 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Haywards Heath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Copthorne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Copthorne and £1,218 in Haywards Heath. 58.9% of homes in Copthorne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Haywards Heath.
Haywards Heath 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 Haywards Heath. The median age is 43.1 in Copthorne and 47 in Haywards Heath. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Copthorne and 57.8% in Haywards Heath. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Copthorne versus 71.8% in Haywards Heath.
| Indicator | Copthorne | Haywards Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,917 | 40,528 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £32,005.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 36.8% |
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