Crowborough vs Edenbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crowborough offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Crowborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowborough
£494,422
Edenbridge
£616,376
Crime Rate
Crowborough
41.2
Edenbridge
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowborough
100.0%
Edenbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowborough
462.6
Edenbridge
344.9
EPC Rating
Crowborough
70.4
Edenbridge
67.8
Median Income
Crowborough
£31,002
Edenbridge
£33,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Crowborough is £494,422, which is 20% less than Edenbridge at £616,376. The most affordable entry point in Crowborough is a flat at £213,163, while in Edenbridge it is a flat at £219,672.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Edenbridge (£900,409 vs £633,698).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 41.2 offences per 1,000 people, Crowborough is the safer of the two – 29% lower than Edenbridge's 53 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowborough is violent-crime, while in Edenbridge 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 EastCrowborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Edenbridge. Crowborough has 5 schools in total, while Edenbridge has 1.
Crowborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edenbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowborough | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crowborough offers faster average downloads at 462.6 Mbps, compared to 344.9 Mbps in Edenbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Crowborough and 85.2% in Edenbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Crowborough and 65.2% in Edenbridge.
Crowborough is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (463 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crowborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Edenbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Crowborough and £1,365 in Edenbridge. 60.2% of homes in Crowborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Edenbridge.
Crowborough has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 50.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,085.3 in Edenbridge and £31,002 in Crowborough. The median age is 48.9 in Crowborough and 46.4 in Edenbridge. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crowborough and 58.1% in Edenbridge. Owner-occupancy is 77% in Crowborough versus 74.3% in Edenbridge.
| Indicator | Crowborough | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,990 | 7,903 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £33,085.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 74.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 35.8% |
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