Crowborough vs Heathfield (Wealden)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Heathfield (wealden) offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Crowborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowborough
£494,422
Heathfield (Wealden)
£427,048
Crime Rate
Crowborough
41.2
Heathfield (Wealden)
41.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowborough
100.0%
Heathfield (Wealden)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowborough
462.6
Heathfield (Wealden)
315.6
EPC Rating
Crowborough
70.4
Heathfield (Wealden)
69.2
Median Income
Crowborough
£31,002
Heathfield (Wealden)
£30,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Heathfield (wealden) is £427,048, which is 16% less than Crowborough at £494,422. The most affordable entry point in Crowborough is a flat at £213,163, while in Heathfield (wealden) it is a flat at £162,524.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Crowborough (£213,163 vs £162,524).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heathfield (wealden) prices grew faster — 33% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 41.2 offences per 1,000 people, Crowborough is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Heathfield (wealden)'s 41.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowborough is violent-crime, while in Heathfield (wealden) 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 Heathfield (wealden). Crowborough has 5 schools in total, while Heathfield (wealden) has 2.
Crowborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Heathfield (Wealden) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowborough | Heathfield (Wealden) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crowborough offers faster average downloads at 462.6 Mbps, compared to 315.6 Mbps in Heathfield (wealden). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Crowborough and 94.8% in Heathfield (wealden). Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Crowborough and 56.8% in Heathfield (wealden).
Crowborough is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (463 vs 316 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crowborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Heathfield (wealden). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Crowborough and £1,316 in Heathfield (wealden). 60.2% of homes in Crowborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Heathfield (wealden).
Crowborough has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,002 in Crowborough and £30,597 in Heathfield (wealden). The median age is 48.9 in Crowborough and 50.9 in Heathfield (wealden). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crowborough and 51.8% in Heathfield (wealden). Owner-occupancy is 77% in Crowborough versus 74.8% in Heathfield (wealden).
| Indicator | Crowborough | Heathfield (Wealden) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,990 | 7,663 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £30,597 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 31.2% |
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