Cuckfield vs Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cuckfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cuckfield
£674,259
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
£657,401
Crime Rate
Cuckfield
46.2
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cuckfield
100.0%
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cuckfield
269.1
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
340
EPC Rating
Cuckfield
70
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
69.9
Median Income
Cuckfield
£32,552
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
£33,069
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is £657,401, which is 3% less than Cuckfield at £674,259. The most affordable entry point in Cuckfield is a flat at £238,000, while in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint it is a flat at £262,268.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint (£574,536 vs £416,938).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint prices grew faster — 41% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint (45.8 per 1,000) compared to Cuckfield (46.2 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Cuckfield is violent-crime, while in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint 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 EastCuckfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Cuckfield has 2 schools in total, while Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has 4.
Cuckfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cuckfield | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint offers faster average downloads at 340.0 Mbps, compared to 269.1 Mbps in Cuckfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Cuckfield and 92.4% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Gigabit availability stands at 46.3% in Cuckfield and 63% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (340 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cuckfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,274 in Cuckfield and £1,266 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. 61.4% of homes in Cuckfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,068.7 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and £32,552 in Cuckfield. The median age is 47.4 in Cuckfield and 46.9 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Cuckfield and 58.5% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Cuckfield versus 72% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
| Indicator | Cuckfield | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,767 | 14,216 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,552 | £33,068.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 36.8% |
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