Crumbles vs Heathfield (Wealden)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crumbles is about 21% cheaper on average. Heathfield (wealden) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Crumbles
£336,740
Heathfield (Wealden)
£427,048
Crime Rate
Crumbles
109.6
Heathfield (Wealden)
41.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crumbles
N/A
Heathfield (Wealden)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crumbles
446.3
Heathfield (Wealden)
315.6
EPC Rating
Crumbles
70
Heathfield (Wealden)
69.2
Median Income
Crumbles
£30,704
Heathfield (Wealden)
£30,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Crumbles more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £336,740 versus £427,048 in Heathfield (wealden). The most affordable entry point in Crumbles is a flat at £206,711, while in Heathfield (wealden) it is a flat at £162,524.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Crumbles (£206,711 vs £162,524).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crumbles prices grew faster — 34% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Heathfield (wealden) (41.5 per 1,000) compared to Crumbles (109.6 per 1,000), a 164% difference. The most common crime category in Crumbles 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Crumbles and Heathfield (wealden). Crumbles has 0 schools and Heathfield (wealden) has 2 schools.
Crumbles School Inspection Breakdown
Heathfield (Wealden) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crumbles | Heathfield (Wealden) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 2 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crumbles enjoy 446.3 Mbps on average, while Heathfield (wealden) lags behind at 315.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Crumbles and 94.8% in Heathfield (wealden). Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Crumbles and 56.8% in Heathfield (wealden).
Crumbles is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (446 vs 316 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Crumbles is band C (score 70), ahead of Heathfield (wealden)'s band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Crumbles and £1,316 in Heathfield (wealden). 60.8% of homes in Crumbles have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Heathfield (wealden).
Crumbles has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crumbles has a population of 3,056 while Heathfield (wealden) has 7,663. Median household income is £30,703.5 in Crumbles and £30,597 in Heathfield (wealden). The median age is 48.2 in Crumbles and 50.9 in Heathfield (wealden). Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Crumbles and 51.8% in Heathfield (wealden).
| Indicator | Crumbles | Heathfield (Wealden) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,056 | 7,663 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,703.5 | £30,597 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 31.2% |
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