Edenbridge vs Wadhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Wadhurst is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Wadhurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Edenbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Edenbridge
£616,376
Wadhurst
£562,722
Crime Rate
Edenbridge
53.0
Wadhurst
41.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Edenbridge
100.0%
Wadhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Edenbridge
344.9
Wadhurst
342.7
EPC Rating
Edenbridge
67.8
Wadhurst
70
Median Income
Edenbridge
£33,085
Wadhurst
£32,793
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £562,722, Wadhurst undercuts Edenbridge (£616,376) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Edenbridge is a flat at £219,672, while in Wadhurst it is a flat at £288,700.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Wadhurst (£288,700 vs £219,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wadhurst prices grew faster — 16% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWadhurst has a crime rate of 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Edenbridge at 53 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Edenbridge is violent-crime, while in Wadhurst 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Edenbridge, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Wadhurst, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Edenbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wadhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Edenbridge | Wadhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Edenbridge averages 344.9 Mbps – ahead of Wadhurst's 342.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.2% of premises in Edenbridge and 89.7% in Wadhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 65.2% in Edenbridge and 63.9% in Wadhurst.
Edenbridge is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (345 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Wadhurst, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Edenbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,365 in Edenbridge and £1,281 in Wadhurst. 50.9% of homes in Edenbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Wadhurst.
Wadhurst has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 50.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,085.3 in Edenbridge and £32,792.5 in Wadhurst. The median age is 46.4 in Edenbridge and 47.4 in Wadhurst. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Edenbridge and 56.3% in Wadhurst. Owner-occupancy is 74.3% in Edenbridge versus 71.2% in Wadhurst. Edenbridge has a population of 7,903 and Wadhurst has 3,408.
| Indicator | Edenbridge | Wadhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,903 | 3,408 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,085.3 | £32,792.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.3% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 34% |
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