The Highlands sits within the Bexhill area, and the neighbourhoods around it share a strong family-friendly character built on good schools, low crime and a genuinely pleasant coastal climate. Schools stand out across the board, with several Good and Outstanding-rated primaries within easy reach, and crime rates here run well below the national average and continue to fall year on year. The coastal position also delivers some of the best air quality in the UK, along with mild, sunny weather that makes outdoor life a real draw. Housing varies depending on which part of the wider area you look at, but there's a consistent pattern: houses tend to hold their value better than flats, which remain the more affordable entry point throughout. Prices range from the more budget-friendly end around Sidley, where detached homes average £392,000, up to St Marks, where similar properties fetch £544,000. Rents generally sit below the national average, and the overall market feels settled rather than transient, with many residents staying put long term. Getting around relies mainly on car and bus, with the A259 providing the main road link to Hastings and Eastbourne, and railway stations nearby connecting onward to London. Day-to-day amenities differ a bit by location: some pockets have supermarkets, GPs and pharmacies right on the doorstep, while others lean on Bexhill town centre or neighbouring areas for a fuller range of shops, restaurants and healthcare services. Either way, you're never far from what you need, making this a practical and liveable part of the coast for buyers after a quieter, community-focused setting.