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Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint vs Peacehaven

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Peacehaven is about 88% cheaper on average. Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint 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

Peacehaven

£349,338

Crime Rate

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

45.8

Peacehaven

55.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

100.0%

Peacehaven

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

340

Peacehaven

366.4

EPC Rating

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

69.9

Peacehaven

68.9

Median Income

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

£33,069

Peacehaven

£29,267

Buyers will find Peacehaven more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £349,338 versus £657,401 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint. The most affordable entry point in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is a flat at £262,268, while in Peacehaven it is a flat at £213,598.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 102% pricier in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint (£859,321 vs £426,182).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint prices grew faster — 41% vs 23%.

With 45.8 offences per 1,000 people, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is the safer of the two – 21% lower than Peacehaven's 55.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint 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.

School quality favours Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Peacehaven.

Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 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.

MetricHassocks and HurstpierpointPeacehaven
Total Schools43
Primary32
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Peacehaven enjoy 366.4 Mbps on average, while Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint lags behind at 340.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and 98.6% in Peacehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 63% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and 68.4% in Peacehaven.

Peacehaven is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (366 vs 340 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Peacehaven's band C (score 68.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,266 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and £1,263 in Peacehaven. 61.7% of homes in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Peacehaven.

Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has a population of 14,216 while Peacehaven has 15,705. Median household income is £33,068.7 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and £29,267 in Peacehaven. The median age is 46.9 in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and 49.1 in Peacehaven. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and 53.5% in Peacehaven.

IndicatorHassocks and HurstpierpointPeacehaven
Population14,21615,705
Median Age46.949.1
Median Household Income£33,068.7£29,267
Employment Rate58.5%53.5%
Owner Occupied72%71.1%
Degree-Level Qualified36.8%34.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and Peacehaven?
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint and Peacehaven are approximately 11.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint or Peacehaven?
Peacehaven is cheaper, with an average house price of £349,338.
Is Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint or Peacehaven safer?
Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint has the lower crime rate at 45.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Hassocks And Hurstpierpoint or Peacehaven?
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 Peacehaven?
Peacehaven has faster average broadband at 366.4 Mbps.

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