Hastings vs Hawkhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hastings is about 31% cheaper on average. For families, Hawkhurst edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hastings
£332,823
Hawkhurst
£481,956
Crime Rate
Hastings
107.8
Hawkhurst
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hastings
82.4%
Hawkhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hastings
371.3
Hawkhurst
299
EPC Rating
Hastings
69.8
Hawkhurst
68.9
Median Income
Hastings
£28,707
Hawkhurst
£33,323
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Hastings more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £332,823 versus £481,956 in Hawkhurst. The most affordable entry point in Hastings is a flat at £150,131, while in Hawkhurst it is a flat at £293,967.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Hawkhurst (£293,967 vs £150,131).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hastings prices grew faster — 38% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Hastings and Hawkhurst at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Hawkhurst: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 82.4% in Hastings.
Hastings School Inspection Breakdown
82.4% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawkhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hastings | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 20 | 1 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 82.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hastings enjoy 371.3 Mbps on average, while Hawkhurst lags behind at 299.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Hastings and 84.6% in Hawkhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 69.3% in Hastings and 54.2% in Hawkhurst.
Hastings is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (371 vs 299 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hastings is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Hawkhurst's band C (score 68.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Hastings and £1,302 in Hawkhurst. 60.6% of homes in Hastings have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Hawkhurst.
Hastings has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hastings has a population of 91,804 while Hawkhurst has 3,683. Median household income is £33,323.3 in Hawkhurst and £28,706.5 in Hastings. The median age is 48.6 in Hastings and 46.8 in Hawkhurst. Employment rates stand at 51.2% in Hastings and 55.9% in Hawkhurst.
| Indicator | Hastings | Hawkhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91,804 | 3,683 |
| Median Age | 48.6 | 46.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,706.5 | £33,323.3 |
| Employment Rate | 51.2% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 33.7% |
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