Hailsham vs Peacehaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Peacehaven is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Hailsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Peacehaven edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hailsham
£366,864
Peacehaven
£349,338
Crime Rate
Hailsham
41.3
Peacehaven
55.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hailsham
66.7%
Peacehaven
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hailsham
294.1
Peacehaven
366.4
EPC Rating
Hailsham
70.4
Peacehaven
68.9
Median Income
Hailsham
£31,002
Peacehaven
£29,267
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £349,338, Peacehaven undercuts Hailsham (£366,864) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hailsham is a flat at £182,069, while in Peacehaven it is a flat at £213,598.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Peacehaven (£213,598 vs £182,069).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Peacehaven prices grew faster — 23% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHailsham has a crime rate of 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Peacehaven at 55.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hailsham is violent-crime, while in Peacehaven 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 Peacehaven, which has 3 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.
Peacehaven School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hailsham | Peacehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Peacehaven averages 366.4 Mbps – ahead of Hailsham's 294.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Hailsham and 98.6% in Peacehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 51.5% in Hailsham and 68.4% in Peacehaven.
Peacehaven is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (366 vs 294 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hailsham, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.9 (band C) in Peacehaven. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Hailsham and £1,263 in Peacehaven. 60.2% of homes in Hailsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Peacehaven.
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 Peacehaven. The median age is 48.9 in Hailsham and 49.1 in Peacehaven. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Hailsham and 53.5% in Peacehaven. Owner-occupancy is 77% in Hailsham versus 71.1% in Peacehaven. Hailsham has a population of 22,560 and Peacehaven has 15,705.
| Indicator | Hailsham | Peacehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,560 | 15,705 |
| 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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