Crumbles vs Peacehaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crumbles wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Peacehaven has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Crumbles
£336,740
Peacehaven
£349,338
Crime Rate
Crumbles
109.6
Peacehaven
55.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crumbles
N/A
Peacehaven
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crumbles
446.3
Peacehaven
366.4
EPC Rating
Crumbles
70
Peacehaven
68.9
Median Income
Crumbles
£30,704
Peacehaven
£29,267
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £336,740, Crumbles undercuts Peacehaven (£349,338) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crumbles is a flat at £206,711, while in Peacehaven it is a flat at £213,598.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Crumbles (£506,786 vs £426,182).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crumbles prices grew faster — 34% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Peacehaven experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.3 per 1,000 versus 109.6 per 1,000 in Crumbles. The most common crime category in Crumbles is violent-crime, while in Peacehaven 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 Peacehaven. Crumbles has 0 schools and Peacehaven has 3 schools.
Crumbles School Inspection Breakdown
Peacehaven School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crumbles | Peacehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 3 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crumbles averages 446.3 Mbps – ahead of Peacehaven's 366.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Crumbles and 98.6% in Peacehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Crumbles and 68.4% in Peacehaven.
Crumbles is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (446 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crumbles leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Peacehaven averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Crumbles and £1,263 in Peacehaven. 60.8% of homes in Crumbles have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Peacehaven.
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 Peacehaven. The median age is 48.2 in Crumbles and 49.1 in Peacehaven. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Crumbles versus 71.1% in Peacehaven. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Crumbles and 53.5% in Peacehaven.
| Indicator | Crumbles | Peacehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,056 | 15,705 |
| 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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