Hailsham vs Telscombe Cliffs
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Telscombe Cliffs is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Hailsham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Hailsham
£366,864
Telscombe Cliffs
£352,052
Crime Rate
Hailsham
41.3
Telscombe Cliffs
55.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hailsham
66.7%
Telscombe Cliffs
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Hailsham
294.1
Telscombe Cliffs
366.4
EPC Rating
Hailsham
70.4
Telscombe Cliffs
68.9
Median Income
Hailsham
£31,002
Telscombe Cliffs
£29,267
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hailsham commands an average of £366,864, compared with £352,052 in Telscombe Cliffs – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Hailsham is a flat at £182,069, while in Telscombe Cliffs it is a flat at £208,845.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Telscombe Cliffs (£374,174 vs £322,391).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Telscombe Cliffs prices grew faster — 30% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHailsham has a crime rate of 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Telscombe Cliffs at 55.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hailsham is violent-crime, while in Telscombe Cliffs 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 data is not fully available for both Hailsham and Telscombe Cliffs. Hailsham has 5 schools and Telscombe Cliffs has 1 schools.
Hailsham School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Telscombe Cliffs School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Hailsham | Telscombe Cliffs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 366.4 Mbps in Telscombe Cliffs and 294.1 Mbps in Hailsham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Hailsham and 98.6% in Telscombe Cliffs. Gigabit availability stands at 51.5% in Hailsham and 68.4% in Telscombe Cliffs.
Telscombe Cliffs 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 Telscombe Cliffs. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,299 in Hailsham and £1,263 in Telscombe Cliffs. 60.2% of homes in Hailsham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Telscombe Cliffs.
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 Telscombe Cliffs. The median age is 48.9 in Hailsham and 49.1 in Telscombe Cliffs. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Hailsham and 53.5% in Telscombe Cliffs. Owner-occupancy is 77% in Hailsham versus 71.1% in Telscombe Cliffs. Hailsham has a population of 22,560 and Telscombe Cliffs has 4,237.
| Indicator | Hailsham | Telscombe Cliffs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,560 | 4,237 |
| 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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