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Living in Crumbles: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Crumbles is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 50/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 41/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the BN23 postcode district, Crumbles ranks 2nd. It scores 6 points below the BN23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its transport score runs 9 points below the BN23 district's 59/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN23 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
166.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 141 crimes
↑ 427% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 125 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 120 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Public order 46 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Other theft 36 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 103 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hereward Road 147 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 77 crimes
  3. 3 Bridge End 41 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.976 · PM2.5 6.406 · PM10 10.097 µg/m³
74
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
3 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Langney Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Catherine's CollegeSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsEastbourne District General Hospital2.5 mi
Royal Sussex County Hospital19.5 mi
Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,859 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
69
Full fibre (FTTP)87.4%
available across Eastbourne
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate48%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48%Unemployed3.1%Retired35.7%Student3.2%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership66%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
30
Council tax Eastbourne · 2026-27
A £1,769
B £2,064
C £2,359
D £2,654
E £3,244
F £3,834
G £4,423
H £5,308
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Pevensey and Westham 1.3 mi
Pevensey Bay 1.5 mi
Hampden Park 2.3 mi
J10A M23 29.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £247,500 52
Flat / Maisonette £229,000 39
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced Flat
£226k £302k £380k £456k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Westham 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Pevensey Bay 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stone Cross 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Eastbourne 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Willingdon 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Polegate 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Boreham Street 36 5.8 mi away ⇄
Hailsham 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
East Dean and Friston 35 5.9 mi away ⇄
Hooe Common 32 6.0 mi away ⇄
Windmill Hill 35 6.2 mi away ⇄
Magham Down 42 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crumbles a nice place to live?

Crumbles has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crumbles is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Crumbles?

Crumbles has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 571 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crumbles?

Among the top-rated schools in Crumbles are Langney Primary Academy and St Catherine's College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Crumbles in total.

What are house prices like in Crumbles?

The current median house price in Crumbles is £247,500, around 13% below the England and Wales average. By property type: flat £229,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 52 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Crumbles in context

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Postcode districts in Crumbles

BN23 51 ⇄
BN24 47 ⇄

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