Attleborough vs Hethersett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hethersett offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Hethersett has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hethersett edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Hethersett
£314,918
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Hethersett
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Hethersett
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Hethersett
242.1
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Hethersett
69.9
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Hethersett
£30,994
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Hethersett more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,918 versus £331,451 in Attleborough. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Hethersett it is a flat at £185,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Hethersett (£185,000 vs £112,050).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Attleborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 42 offences per 1,000 people, Hethersett is the safer of the two – 57% lower than Attleborough's 66 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Hethersett 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 favours Hethersett: 66.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Attleborough.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hethersett School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Attleborough | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Attleborough enjoy 394.2 Mbps on average, while Hethersett lags behind at 242.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 82.6% in Hethersett. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 41.2% in Hethersett.
Attleborough is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (394 vs 242 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hethersett 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 £1,314 in Hethersett. 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hethersett.
Hethersett has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Attleborough has a population of 11,236 while Hethersett has 7,018. Median household income is £30,994.3 in Hethersett and £28,795 in Attleborough. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 47.7 in Hethersett. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 56.7% in Hethersett.
| Indicator | Attleborough | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 7,018 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £30,994.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 27.5% |
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