Hailsham vs Hastings
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hastings is about 10% cheaper on average. Hailsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hastings edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hailsham
£366,864
Hastings
£332,823
Crime Rate
Hailsham
41.3
Hastings
107.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hailsham
66.7%
Hastings
82.4%
Avg Download Speed
Hailsham
294.1
Hastings
371.3
EPC Rating
Hailsham
70.4
Hastings
69.8
Median Income
Hailsham
£31,002
Hastings
£28,707
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Hastings more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £332,823 versus £366,864 in Hailsham. The most affordable entry point in Hailsham is a flat at £182,069, while in Hastings it is a flat at £150,131.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Hailsham (£182,069 vs £150,131).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hastings prices grew faster — 38% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Hailsham (41.3 per 1,000) compared to Hastings (107.8 per 1,000), a 161% difference. The most common crime category in Hailsham is violent-crime, while in Hastings 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 Hastings: 82.4% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Hailsham.
Hailsham School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hastings School Inspection Breakdown
82.4% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hailsham | Hastings |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 20 |
| Primary | 4 | 18 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 82.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hastings enjoy 371.3 Mbps on average, while Hailsham lags behind at 294.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Hailsham and 99.2% in Hastings. Gigabit availability stands at 51.5% in Hailsham and 69.3% in Hastings.
Hastings is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (371 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hailsham is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Hastings's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Hailsham and £1,212 in Hastings. 60.2% of homes in Hailsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Hastings.
Hastings has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hailsham has a population of 22,560 while Hastings has 91,804. Median household income is £31,002 in Hailsham and £28,706.5 in Hastings. The median age is 48.9 in Hailsham and 48.6 in Hastings. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Hailsham and 51.2% in Hastings.
| Indicator | Hailsham | Hastings |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,560 | 91,804 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 48.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £28,706.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 29.2% |
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