Area guide · East Suffolk

Living in Halesworth

A snapshot of life in Halesworth, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Halesworth is a village in East Suffolk, East of England with a population of 4,924. The average house price is £362,012 and the overall crime rate is 61.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Halesworth ranks

Population

4,924

Avg House Price

£362,012

Crime Rate

61.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

274 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,681.5

Median Age

48.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Halesworth's detached homes (£413,594) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£166,600).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Halesworth prices have risen 39% over the last 9 years (£261,005 → £362,012).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£413,594	£370,000	86
Semi-Detached	£287,893	£250,000	58
Terraced	£238,781	£219,950	33
Flat	£166,600	£131,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Halesworth is 61.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Halesworth: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Edgar Sewter Community Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Halesworth averages 274 Mbps — 174% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Halesworth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	60.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,334

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,924
Median Age	48.8
Median Household Income	£29,681.5
Employment Rate	54.8%
Owner Occupied	71.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Halesworth?

The average house price in Halesworth is £362,012 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Halesworth?

The most affordable entry point in Halesworth is a flat, with an average price of £166,600.

Is Halesworth a safe place to live?

Halesworth has a recorded crime rate of 61.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Halesworth?

Halesworth has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Halesworth?

Average broadband download speeds in Halesworth are around 274 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 88.6% of premises.

How big is Halesworth?

Halesworth is a settlement in East Suffolk with a population of approximately 4,924.

Most compared with

How does Halesworth stack up against its neighbours?

Beccles

Halesworth

House price: £306,599 · £362,012
Crime rate: 73 · 61.1
Distance: 8.0 mi

Bungay

Halesworth

House price: £316,318 · £362,012
Crime rate: 61.1 · 61.1
Distance: 7.9 mi

Framlingham

Halesworth

House price: £360,596 · £362,012
Crime rate: 61.1 · 61.1
Distance: 10.9 mi

Halesworth

Harleston

House price: £362,012 · £339,852
Crime rate: 61.1 · 42.2
Distance: 9.5 mi

Halesworth

Kessingland

House price: £362,012 · £262,527
Crime rate: 61.1 · 61.3
Distance: 10.4 mi

Halesworth

Leiston

House price: £362,012 · £287,915
Crime rate: 61.1 · 61.2
Distance: 10.1 mi

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