Hailsham vs Lower Willingdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hailsham offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Hailsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lower Willingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hailsham
£366,864
Lower Willingdon
£371,037
Crime Rate
Hailsham
41.3
Lower Willingdon
41.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hailsham
66.7%
Lower Willingdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hailsham
294.1
Lower Willingdon
306.7
EPC Rating
Hailsham
70.4
Lower Willingdon
70
Median Income
Hailsham
£31,002
Lower Willingdon
£30,704
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Hailsham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £366,864 versus £371,037 in Lower Willingdon. The most affordable entry point in Hailsham is a flat at £182,069, while in Lower Willingdon it is a flat at £153,069.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Hailsham (£182,069 vs £153,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lower Willingdon prices grew faster — 21% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Hailsham (41.3 per 1,000) compared to Lower Willingdon (41.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Hailsham is violent-crime, while in Lower Willingdon 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 Lower Willingdon: 100% 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.
Lower Willingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hailsham | Lower Willingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Lower Willingdon enjoy 306.7 Mbps on average, while Hailsham lags behind at 294.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Hailsham and 97.4% in Lower Willingdon. Gigabit availability stands at 51.5% in Hailsham and 54.3% in Lower Willingdon.
Lower Willingdon is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (307 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hailsham is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Lower Willingdon's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Hailsham and £1,204 in Lower Willingdon. 60.2% of homes in Hailsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Lower Willingdon.
Lower Willingdon has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hailsham has a population of 22,560 while Lower Willingdon has 6,126. Median household income is £31,002 in Hailsham and £30,703.5 in Lower Willingdon. The median age is 48.9 in Hailsham and 48.2 in Lower Willingdon. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Hailsham and 53.8% in Lower Willingdon.
| Indicator | Hailsham | Lower Willingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,560 | 6,126 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £30,703.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 31.2% |
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