The verdict
Crumbles is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Crumbles has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Crumbles
£336,740
Eastbourne
£336,740
Crime Rate
Crumbles
109.6
Eastbourne
109.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crumbles
N/A
Eastbourne
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Crumbles
446.3
Eastbourne
425.9
EPC Rating
Crumbles
70
Eastbourne
69.5
Median Income
Crumbles
£30,704
Eastbourne
£30,405
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £336,740, Crumbles undercuts Eastbourne (£336,740) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crumbles is a flat at £206,711, while in Eastbourne it is a flat at £206,711.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Crumbles (£506,786 vs £506,786).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crumbles prices grew faster — 34% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrumbles has a crime rate of 109.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Eastbourne at 109.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crumbles is violent-crime, while in Eastbourne 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Crumbles and Eastbourne. Crumbles has 0 schools and Eastbourne has 24 schools.
Crumbles School Inspection Breakdown
Eastbourne School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 24 schools (18 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crumbles | Eastbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 24 |
| Primary | 0 | 18 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crumbles averages 446.3 Mbps – ahead of Eastbourne's 425.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Crumbles and 98% in Eastbourne. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Crumbles and 82.4% in Eastbourne.
Crumbles is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (446 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crumbles leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Eastbourne averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Crumbles and £1,109 in Eastbourne. 60.8% of homes in Crumbles have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Eastbourne.
Eastbourne has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,703.5 in Crumbles and £30,405 in Eastbourne. The median age is 48.2 in Crumbles and 47.6 in Eastbourne. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Crumbles versus 59.7% in Eastbourne. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Crumbles and 51.8% in Eastbourne.
| Indicator | Crumbles | Eastbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,056 | 99,171 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,703.5 | £30,405 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 59.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 29.8% |
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