Arlesey vs Heacham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 69.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Heacham offers lower property prices by roughly 49%. Arlesey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arlesey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
Heacham
£319,998
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Heacham
57.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Heacham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Heacham
288
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Heacham
66
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Heacham
£28,054
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Heacham is £319,998, which is 49% less than Arlesey at £476,109. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Heacham it is a flat at £135,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Arlesey (£566,733 vs £375,061).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Arlesey (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Heacham (57.8 per 1,000), a 19% difference. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Heacham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandArlesey has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Heacham. Arlesey has 1 schools in total, while Heacham has 2.
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Heacham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | Heacham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arlesey offers faster average downloads at 454.9 Mbps, compared to 288.0 Mbps in Heacham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 89.1% in Heacham. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 51.1% in Heacham.
Arlesey is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (455 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Arlesey are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 66 (band D) in Heacham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,512 in Heacham. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.8% in Heacham.
Arlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 47.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £28,054 in Heacham. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 50.9 in Heacham. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 50.2% in Heacham. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Arlesey versus 67.8% in Heacham.
| Indicator | Arlesey | Heacham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 4,307 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £28,054 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 50.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 24.8% |
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