Attleborough vs Harleston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Attleborough is about 2% cheaper on average. Harleston has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Harleston
£339,852
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Harleston
42.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Harleston
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Harleston
156
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Harleston
69.9
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Harleston
£31,059
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Attleborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £331,451 versus £339,852 in Harleston. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Harleston it is a flat at £175,712.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Harleston (£175,712 vs £112,050).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harleston prices grew faster — 51% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Harleston (42.2 per 1,000) compared to Attleborough (66 per 1,000), a 56% difference. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Harleston 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Attleborough and Harleston. Attleborough has 3 schools and Harleston has 1 schools.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harleston School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Attleborough | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Attleborough enjoy 394.2 Mbps on average, while Harleston lags behind at 156.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 86.5% in Harleston. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 20.2% in Harleston.
Attleborough is the faster of the two by 153% on average download speed (394 vs 156 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Harleston is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Attleborough's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Attleborough and £1,326 in Harleston. 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Harleston.
Harleston has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Attleborough has a population of 11,236 while Harleston has 5,077. Median household income is £31,059.3 in Harleston and £28,795 in Attleborough. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 48.2 in Harleston. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 55.8% in Harleston.
| Indicator | Attleborough | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 5,077 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £31,059.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 29.9% |
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