Town comparison
Crumbles vs Newhaven
Which is better to live in? 12.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Newhaven is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Newhaven has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Crumbles
£336,740
Newhaven
£305,693
Crime Rate
Crumbles
109.6
Newhaven
55.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crumbles
N/A
Newhaven
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crumbles
446.3
Newhaven
371.8
EPC Rating
Crumbles
70
Newhaven
68.9
Median Income
Crumbles
£30,704
Newhaven
£29,267
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £305,693, Newhaven undercuts Crumbles (£336,740) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crumbles is a flat at £206,711, while in Newhaven it is a flat at £195,298.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Crumbles (£506,786 vs £412,601).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crumbles prices grew faster — 34% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastNewhaven has a crime rate of 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 98% lower than Crumbles at 109.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crumbles is violent-crime, while in Newhaven 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 Newhaven. Crumbles has 0 schools and Newhaven has 5 schools.
Crumbles School Inspection Breakdown
Newhaven School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crumbles | Newhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 5 |
| Primary | 0 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crumbles averages 446.3 Mbps – ahead of Newhaven's 371.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Crumbles and 98.1% in Newhaven. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Crumbles and 69.5% in Newhaven.
Crumbles is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (446 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crumbles leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Newhaven averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Crumbles and £1,263 in Newhaven. 60.8% of homes in Crumbles have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Newhaven.
Crumbles has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,703.5 in Crumbles and £29,267 in Newhaven. The median age is 48.2 in Crumbles and 49.1 in Newhaven. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Crumbles versus 71.1% in Newhaven. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Crumbles and 53.5% in Newhaven.
| Indicator | Crumbles | Newhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,056 | 12,857 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,703.5 | £29,267 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 71.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 34.8% |
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