Area guide · Broadland

Living in Horsford

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

At a glance

Horsford is a village in Broadland, East of England with a population of 4,396. The average house price is £320,739 and the overall crime rate is 35.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Horsford ranks

Population

4,396

Avg House Price

£320,739

Crime Rate

35.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

205 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,210.5

Median Age

51.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Horsford's detached homes (£397,250) command roughly 1.9× the price of a terraced (£206,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Horsford prices have risen 27% over the last 9 years (£252,857 → £320,739).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£397,250	£382,000	28
Semi-Detached	£260,407	£251,500	26
Terraced	£206,000	£215,000	5
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Horsford is 35.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Horsford: violent crime (46% 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
Horsford CofE VA Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Horsford averages 205 Mbps — 105% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Horsford homes sit at band D on the EPC scale. 52% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	D
Average EPC Score	67.4
% Rated C or Above	52%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,466

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,396
Median Age	51.2
Median Household Income	£28,210.5
Employment Rate	51.7%
Owner Occupied	72.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Horsford?

The average house price in Horsford is £320,739 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Horsford is a terraced, with an average price of £206,000.

Is Horsford a safe place to live?

Horsford has a recorded crime rate of 35.7 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 Horsford?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Horsford?

Average broadband download speeds in Horsford are around 205 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 85.5% of premises.

How big is Horsford?

Horsford is a settlement in Broadland with a population of approximately 4,396.

Most compared with

How does Horsford stack up against its neighbours?

Aylsham

Horsford

House price: £315,825 · £320,739
Crime rate: 35.5 · 35.7
Distance: 6.4 mi

Brundall

Horsford

House price: £370,524 · £320,739
Crime rate: 35.6 · 35.7
Distance: 9.6 mi

Cringleford

Horsford

House price: £381,718 · £320,739
Crime rate: 41.6 · 35.7
Distance: 6.6 mi

Dereham

Horsford

House price: £313,814 · £320,739
Crime rate: 49.8 · 35.7
Distance: 12.6 mi

Hethersett

Horsford

House price: £314,918 · £320,739
Crime rate: 42 · 35.7
Distance: 7.4 mi

Horsford

Hoveton and Wroxham

House price: £320,739 · £478,321
Crime rate: 35.7 · 41.7
Distance: 7.2 mi

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