Crumbles vs Polegate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crumbles offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Polegate has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Crumbles
£336,740
Polegate
£371,037
Crime Rate
Crumbles
109.6
Polegate
30.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crumbles
N/A
Polegate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crumbles
446.3
Polegate
167.9
EPC Rating
Crumbles
70
Polegate
70.4
Median Income
Crumbles
£30,704
Polegate
£31,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Crumbles is £336,740, which is 9% less than Polegate at £371,037. The most affordable entry point in Crumbles is a flat at £206,711, while in Polegate it is a flat at £153,069.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Crumbles (£206,711 vs £153,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crumbles prices grew faster — 34% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Polegate (30.3 per 1,000) compared to Crumbles (109.6 per 1,000), a 262% difference. The most common crime category in Crumbles is violent-crime, while in Polegate 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 Polegate. Crumbles has 0 schools and Polegate has 1 schools.
Crumbles School Inspection Breakdown
Polegate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crumbles | Polegate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crumbles offers faster average downloads at 446.3 Mbps, compared to 167.9 Mbps in Polegate. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Crumbles and 93.8% in Polegate. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Crumbles and 21.7% in Polegate.
Crumbles is the faster of the two by 166% on average download speed (446 vs 168 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Polegate are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Crumbles. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Crumbles and £1,299 in Polegate. 60.8% of homes in Crumbles have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Polegate.
Crumbles has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,002 in Polegate and £30,703.5 in Crumbles. The median age is 48.2 in Crumbles and 48.9 in Polegate. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Crumbles and 55.8% in Polegate. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Crumbles versus 77% in Polegate.
| Indicator | Crumbles | Polegate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,056 | 10,067 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,703.5 | £31,002 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 77% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 32.6% |
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