Town comparison
Eastbourne vs Telscombe Cliffs
Which is better to live in? 13.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Eastbourne offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Telscombe Cliffs has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Eastbourne
£336,740
Telscombe Cliffs
£352,052
Crime Rate
Eastbourne
109.6
Telscombe Cliffs
55.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eastbourne
83.3%
Telscombe Cliffs
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Eastbourne
425.9
Telscombe Cliffs
366.4
EPC Rating
Eastbourne
69.5
Telscombe Cliffs
68.9
Median Income
Eastbourne
£30,405
Telscombe Cliffs
£29,267
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Eastbourne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £336,740 versus £352,052 in Telscombe Cliffs. The most affordable entry point in Eastbourne is a flat at £206,711, while in Telscombe Cliffs it is a flat at £208,845.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 8% pricier in Telscombe Cliffs (£374,174 vs £344,975).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eastbourne prices grew faster — 34% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Telscombe Cliffs (55.2 per 1,000) compared to Eastbourne (109.6 per 1,000), a 99% difference. The most common crime category in Eastbourne is violent-crime, while in Telscombe Cliffs 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 Eastbourne and Telscombe Cliffs. Eastbourne has 24 schools and Telscombe Cliffs has 1 schools.
Eastbourne School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 24 schools (18 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Telscombe Cliffs School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Eastbourne | Telscombe Cliffs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 24 | 1 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 6 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eastbourne enjoy 425.9 Mbps on average, while Telscombe Cliffs lags behind at 366.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Eastbourne and 98.6% in Telscombe Cliffs. Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Eastbourne and 68.4% in Telscombe Cliffs.
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 Telscombe Cliffs's band C (score 68.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Eastbourne and £1,263 in Telscombe Cliffs. 61.4% of homes in Eastbourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Telscombe Cliffs.
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 Telscombe Cliffs has 4,237. Median household income is £30,405 in Eastbourne and £29,267 in Telscombe Cliffs. The median age is 47.6 in Eastbourne and 49.1 in Telscombe Cliffs. Employment rates stand at 51.8% in Eastbourne and 53.5% in Telscombe Cliffs.
| Indicator | Eastbourne | Telscombe Cliffs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,171 | 4,237 |
| 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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