Hailsham vs Heathfield (Wealden)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hailsham offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Hailsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Heathfield (wealden) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hailsham
£366,864
Heathfield (Wealden)
£427,048
Crime Rate
Hailsham
41.3
Heathfield (Wealden)
41.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hailsham
66.7%
Heathfield (Wealden)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hailsham
294.1
Heathfield (Wealden)
315.6
EPC Rating
Hailsham
70.4
Heathfield (Wealden)
69.2
Median Income
Hailsham
£31,002
Heathfield (Wealden)
£30,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Hailsham is £366,864, which is 14% less than Heathfield (wealden) at £427,048. The most affordable entry point in Hailsham is a flat at £182,069, while in Heathfield (wealden) it is a flat at £162,524.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Heathfield (wealden) (£611,461 vs £466,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heathfield (wealden) prices grew faster — 33% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 41.3 offences per 1,000 people, Hailsham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Heathfield (wealden)'s 41.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hailsham is violent-crime, while in Heathfield (wealden) 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 EastHeathfield (wealden) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Hailsham. Hailsham has 5 schools in total, while Heathfield (wealden) has 2.
Hailsham School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Heathfield (Wealden) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hailsham | Heathfield (Wealden) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Heathfield (wealden) offers faster average downloads at 315.6 Mbps, compared to 294.1 Mbps in Hailsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Hailsham and 94.8% in Heathfield (wealden). Gigabit availability stands at 51.5% in Hailsham and 56.8% in Heathfield (wealden).
Heathfield (wealden) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (316 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hailsham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Heathfield (wealden). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Hailsham and £1,316 in Heathfield (wealden). 60.2% of homes in Hailsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Heathfield (wealden).
Hailsham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,002 in Hailsham and £30,597 in Heathfield (wealden). The median age is 48.9 in Hailsham and 50.9 in Heathfield (wealden). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Hailsham and 51.8% in Heathfield (wealden). Owner-occupancy is 77% in Hailsham versus 74.8% in Heathfield (wealden).
| Indicator | Hailsham | Heathfield (Wealden) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,560 | 7,663 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £30,597 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 31.2% |
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