Crowborough vs Hawkhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hawkhurst is about 3% cheaper on average. For families, Crowborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowborough
£494,422
Hawkhurst
£481,956
Crime Rate
Crowborough
41.2
Hawkhurst
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowborough
100.0%
Hawkhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowborough
462.6
Hawkhurst
299
EPC Rating
Crowborough
70.4
Hawkhurst
68.9
Median Income
Crowborough
£31,002
Hawkhurst
£33,323
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Hawkhurst is £481,956, which is 3% less than Crowborough at £494,422. The most affordable entry point in Crowborough is a flat at £213,163, while in Hawkhurst it is a flat at £293,967.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Hawkhurst (£293,967 vs £213,163).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Crowborough and Hawkhurst 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 100% in Hawkhurst. Crowborough has 5 schools in total, while Hawkhurst has 1.
Crowborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawkhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowborough | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| 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 299.0 Mbps in Hawkhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Crowborough and 84.6% in Hawkhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Crowborough and 54.2% in Hawkhurst.
Crowborough is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (463 vs 299 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crowborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 68.9 (band C) in Hawkhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Crowborough and £1,302 in Hawkhurst. 60.2% of homes in Crowborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Hawkhurst.
Crowborough has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,323.3 in Hawkhurst and £31,002 in Crowborough. The median age is 48.9 in Crowborough and 46.8 in Hawkhurst. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crowborough and 55.9% in Hawkhurst. Owner-occupancy is 77% in Crowborough versus 68.1% in Hawkhurst.
| Indicator | Crowborough | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,990 | 3,683 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £33,323.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 33.7% |
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