Eastbourne vs Hailsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Eastbourne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Hailsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eastbourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eastbourne
£336,740
Hailsham
£366,864
Crime Rate
Eastbourne
109.6
Hailsham
41.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eastbourne
83.3%
Hailsham
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Eastbourne
425.9
Hailsham
294.1
EPC Rating
Eastbourne
69.5
Hailsham
70.4
Median Income
Eastbourne
£30,405
Hailsham
£31,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hailsham commands an average of £366,864, compared with £336,740 in Eastbourne – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Eastbourne is a flat at £206,711, while in Hailsham it is a flat at £182,069.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Eastbourne (£206,711 vs £182,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eastbourne prices grew faster — 34% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHailsham has a crime rate of 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 165% lower than Eastbourne at 109.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eastbourne is violent-crime, while in Hailsham 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 EastFamilies may prefer Eastbourne, where 83.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Hailsham. There are 24 schools in Eastbourne and 5 in Hailsham.
Eastbourne School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 24 schools (18 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hailsham School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eastbourne | Hailsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 5 |
| Primary | 18 | 4 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.9 Mbps in Eastbourne and 294.1 Mbps in Hailsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Eastbourne and 95.8% in Hailsham. Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Eastbourne and 51.5% in Hailsham.
Eastbourne is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (426 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hailsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Eastbourne averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Eastbourne and £1,299 in Hailsham. 61.4% of homes in Eastbourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Hailsham.
Eastbourne has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,002 in Hailsham and £30,405 in Eastbourne. The median age is 47.6 in Eastbourne and 48.9 in Hailsham. Owner-occupancy is 59.7% in Eastbourne versus 77% in Hailsham. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Eastbourne and 55.8% in Hailsham.
| Indicator | Eastbourne | Hailsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,171 | 22,560 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,405 | £31,002 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.7% | 77% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 32.6% |
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