Forest Row vs Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Forest Row is about 20% cheaper on average. Forest Row has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Forest Row edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Forest Row
£526,850
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
£657,401
Crime Rate
Forest Row
40.7
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Forest Row
100.0%
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Forest Row
388.1
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
340
EPC Rating
Forest Row
71.4
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
69.9
Median Income
Forest Row
£32,873
Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint
£33,069
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Forest Row more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £526,850 versus £657,401 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. The most affordable entry point in Forest Row is a flat at £228,167, while in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint it is a flat at £262,268.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint (£574,536 vs £378,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint prices grew faster — 41% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.7 offences per 1,000 people, Forest Row is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint's 45.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Forest Row 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 EastSchool quality favours Forest Row: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
Forest Row School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Forest Row | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Forest Row enjoy 388.1 Mbps on average, while Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint lags behind at 340.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.1% of premises in Forest Row and 92.4% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Gigabit availability stands at 73.9% in Forest Row and 63% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
Forest Row is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (388 vs 340 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Forest Row is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Forest Row and £1,266 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. 63.6% of homes in Forest Row have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
Forest Row has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Forest Row has a population of 3,881 while Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has 14,216. Median household income is £33,068.7 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and £32,873 in Forest Row. The median age is 46.9 in Forest Row and 46.9 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Employment rates stand at 59% in Forest Row and 58.5% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint.
| Indicator | Forest Row | Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,881 | 14,216 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,873 | £33,068.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 36.8% |
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