Crowborough vs Hadlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crowborough is about 9% cheaper on average. For families, Crowborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowborough
£494,422
Hadlow
£542,959
Crime Rate
Crowborough
41.2
Hadlow
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowborough
100.0%
Hadlow
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowborough
462.6
Hadlow
256.1
EPC Rating
Crowborough
70.4
Hadlow
69.7
Median Income
Crowborough
£31,002
Hadlow
£35,128
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Crowborough is £494,422, which is 9% less than Hadlow at £542,959. The most affordable entry point in Crowborough is a flat at £213,163, while in Hadlow it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Hadlow (£872,000 vs £633,698).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Crowborough and Hadlow at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastCrowborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Hadlow. Crowborough has 5 schools in total, while Hadlow has 2.
Crowborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hadlow School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowborough | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crowborough offers faster average downloads at 462.6 Mbps, compared to 256.1 Mbps in Hadlow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Crowborough and 80.8% in Hadlow. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Crowborough and 44.5% in Hadlow.
Crowborough is the faster of the two by 81% on average download speed (463 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crowborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.7 (band C) in Hadlow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Crowborough and £1,322 in Hadlow. 60.2% of homes in Crowborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Hadlow.
Hadlow has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,128 in Hadlow and £31,002 in Crowborough. The median age is 48.9 in Crowborough and 44.3 in Hadlow. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crowborough and 60% in Hadlow. Owner-occupancy is 77% in Crowborough versus 68.9% in Hadlow.
| Indicator | Crowborough | Hadlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,990 | 3,168 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £35,128 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 37% |
Location
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