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Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint vs Henfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Henfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Henfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

£657,401

Henfield

£625,794

Crime Rate

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

45.8

Henfield

45.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

100.0%

Henfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

340

Henfield

271.8

EPC Rating

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

69.9

Henfield

70.4

Median Income

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

£33,069

Henfield

£34,970

Property in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint commands an average of £657,401, compared with £625,794 in Henfield – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is a flat at £262,268, while in Henfield it is a flat at £229,600.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint (£574,536 vs £389,412).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint prices grew faster — 41% vs 28%.

Henfield has a crime rate of 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint at 45.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is violent-crime, while in Henfield it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Henfield. There are 4 schools in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and 1 in Henfield.

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Henfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricHassocks and HurstpierpointHenfield
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 340.0 Mbps in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and 271.8 Mbps in Henfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and 90.8% in Henfield. Gigabit availability stands at 63% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and 47% in Henfield.

Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (340 vs 272 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Henfield, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and £1,268 in Henfield. 61.7% of homes in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Henfield.

Henfield has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,969.5 in Henfield and £33,068.7 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. The median age is 46.9 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and 45.8 in Henfield. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and 61% in Henfield. Owner-occupancy is 72% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint versus 72.4% in Henfield. Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has a population of 14,216 and Henfield has 5,630.

IndicatorHassocks and HurstpierpointHenfield
Population14,2165,630
Median Age46.945.8
Median Household Income£33,068.7£34,969.5
Employment Rate58.5%61%
Owner Occupied72%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified36.8%37.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and Henfield?
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and Henfield are approximately 5.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint or Henfield?
Henfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £625,794.
Is Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint or Henfield safer?
Henfield has the lower crime rate at 45.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint or Henfield?
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint or Henfield?
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has faster average broadband at 340.0 Mbps.

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