Crowborough vs Wadhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Crowborough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Wadhurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowborough
£494,422
Wadhurst
£562,722
Crime Rate
Crowborough
41.2
Wadhurst
41.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowborough
100.0%
Wadhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowborough
462.6
Wadhurst
342.7
EPC Rating
Crowborough
70.4
Wadhurst
70
Median Income
Crowborough
£31,002
Wadhurst
£32,793
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Wadhurst commands an average of £562,722, compared with £494,422 in Crowborough – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Crowborough is a flat at £213,163, while in Wadhurst it is a flat at £288,700.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Wadhurst (£933,590 vs £633,698).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWadhurst has a crime rate of 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Crowborough at 41.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowborough is violent-crime, while in Wadhurst 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 EastFamilies may prefer Crowborough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Wadhurst. There are 5 schools in Crowborough and 2 in Wadhurst.
Crowborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wadhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowborough | Wadhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.6 Mbps in Crowborough and 342.7 Mbps in Wadhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Crowborough and 89.7% in Wadhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Crowborough and 63.9% in Wadhurst.
Crowborough is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (463 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Crowborough, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Wadhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Crowborough and £1,281 in Wadhurst. 60.2% of homes in Crowborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Wadhurst.
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 £32,792.5 in Wadhurst and £31,002 in Crowborough. The median age is 48.9 in Crowborough and 47.4 in Wadhurst. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crowborough and 56.3% in Wadhurst. Owner-occupancy is 77% in Crowborough versus 71.2% in Wadhurst. Crowborough has a population of 21,990 and Wadhurst has 3,408.
| Indicator | Crowborough | Wadhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,990 | 3,408 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £32,792.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 34% |
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