Hailsham vs Newhaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Newhaven wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Hailsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newhaven edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hailsham
£366,864
Newhaven
£305,693
Crime Rate
Hailsham
41.3
Newhaven
55.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hailsham
66.7%
Newhaven
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hailsham
294.1
Newhaven
371.8
EPC Rating
Hailsham
70.4
Newhaven
68.9
Median Income
Hailsham
£31,002
Newhaven
£29,267
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £305,693, Newhaven undercuts Hailsham (£366,864) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hailsham is a flat at £182,069, while in Newhaven it is a flat at £195,298.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Hailsham (£466,770 vs £412,601).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hailsham prices grew faster — 16% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Hailsham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.3 per 1,000 versus 55.3 per 1,000 in Newhaven. The most common crime category in Hailsham is violent-crime, while in Newhaven 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 5 schools in Hailsham, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Newhaven, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Hailsham School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newhaven School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hailsham | Newhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Newhaven averages 371.8 Mbps – ahead of Hailsham's 294.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Hailsham and 98.1% in Newhaven. Gigabit availability stands at 51.5% in Hailsham and 69.5% in Newhaven.
Newhaven is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (372 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hailsham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Newhaven averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Hailsham and £1,263 in Newhaven. 60.2% of homes in Hailsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Newhaven.
Hailsham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,002 in Hailsham and £29,267 in Newhaven. The median age is 48.9 in Hailsham and 49.1 in Newhaven. Owner-occupancy is 77% in Hailsham versus 71.1% in Newhaven. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Hailsham and 53.5% in Newhaven.
| Indicator | Hailsham | Newhaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,560 | 12,857 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,002 | £29,267 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 77% | 71.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 34.8% |
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