Eastbourne vs Peacehaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Eastbourne is about 4% cheaper on average. Peacehaven has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Peacehaven edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eastbourne
£336,740
Peacehaven
£349,338
Crime Rate
Eastbourne
109.6
Peacehaven
55.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eastbourne
83.3%
Peacehaven
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eastbourne
425.9
Peacehaven
366.4
EPC Rating
Eastbourne
69.5
Peacehaven
68.9
Median Income
Eastbourne
£30,405
Peacehaven
£29,267
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Eastbourne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £336,740 versus £349,338 in Peacehaven. The most affordable entry point in Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne (£506,786 vs £426,182).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eastbourne prices grew faster — 34% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Peacehaven (55.3 per 1,000) compared to Eastbourne (109.6 per 1,000), a 98% difference. The most common crime category in Eastbourne 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 favours Peacehaven: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Eastbourne.
Eastbourne School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 24 schools (18 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Peacehaven School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eastbourne | Peacehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 3 |
| Primary | 18 | 2 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eastbourne enjoy 425.9 Mbps on average, while Peacehaven lags behind at 366.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Eastbourne and 98.6% in Peacehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Eastbourne and 68.4% in Peacehaven.
Eastbourne is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (426 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eastbourne is band C (score 69.5), ahead of Peacehaven's band C (score 68.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Eastbourne and £1,263 in Peacehaven. 61.4% of homes in Eastbourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Peacehaven.
Eastbourne has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Eastbourne has a population of 99,171 while Peacehaven has 15,705. Median household income is £30,405 in Eastbourne and £29,267 in Peacehaven. The median age is 47.6 in Eastbourne and 49.1 in Peacehaven. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Eastbourne and 53.5% in Peacehaven.
| Indicator | Eastbourne | Peacehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,171 | 15,705 |
| Median Age | 47.6 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,405 | £29,267 |
| Employment Rate | 51.8% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.7% | 71.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 34.8% |
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