Crowborough vs Hailsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hailsham is about 35% cheaper on average. Crowborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowborough
£494,422
Hailsham
£366,864
Crime Rate
Crowborough
41.2
Hailsham
41.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowborough
100.0%
Hailsham
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Crowborough
462.6
Hailsham
294.1
EPC Rating
Crowborough
70.4
Hailsham
70.4
Median Income
Crowborough
£31,002
Hailsham
£31,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Hailsham is £366,864, which is 35% less than Crowborough at £494,422. The most affordable entry point in Crowborough is a flat at £213,163, while in Hailsham it is a flat at £182,069.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Crowborough (£633,698 vs £466,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Crowborough (41.2 per 1,000) compared to Hailsham (41.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Crowborough is violent-crime, while in Hailsham 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 66.7% in Hailsham. Crowborough has 5 schools in total, while Hailsham has 5.
Crowborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hailsham School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowborough | Hailsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crowborough offers faster average downloads at 462.6 Mbps, compared to 294.1 Mbps in Hailsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Crowborough and 95.8% in Hailsham. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Crowborough and 51.5% in Hailsham.
Crowborough is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (463 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crowborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Hailsham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Crowborough and £1,299 in Hailsham. 60.2% of homes in Crowborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Hailsham.
Crowborough has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,002 in Crowborough and £31,002 in Hailsham. The median age is 48.9 in Crowborough and 48.9 in Hailsham. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crowborough and 55.8% in Hailsham. Owner-occupancy is 77% in Crowborough versus 77% in Hailsham.
| Indicator | Crowborough | Hailsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,990 | 22,560 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £31,002 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 77% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 32.6% |
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