Attleborough vs Queen's Hills
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Attleborough wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Queen's Hills has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Queen's Hills edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Queen's Hills
£387,696
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Queen's Hills
42.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Queen's Hills
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Queen's Hills
402.8
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Queen's Hills
70.2
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Queen's Hills
£32,094
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £331,451, Attleborough undercuts Queen's Hills (£387,696) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Queen's Hills it is a flat at £201,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Queen's Hills (£201,167 vs £112,050).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Queen's Hills prices grew faster — 39% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Queen's Hills experience less crime overall, with a rate of 42.1 per 1,000 versus 66 per 1,000 in Attleborough. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Queen's Hills 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 EnglandOf the 3 schools in Attleborough, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Queen's Hills, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Queen's Hills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Attleborough | Queen's Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Queen's Hills averages 402.8 Mbps – ahead of Attleborough's 394.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 97.6% in Queen's Hills. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 75.3% in Queen's Hills.
Queen's Hills is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (403 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Queen's Hills leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Attleborough averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Attleborough and £1,299 in Queen's Hills. 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Queen's Hills.
Queen's Hills has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,094 in Queen's Hills and £28,795 in Attleborough. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 47.9 in Queen's Hills. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Attleborough versus 75.1% in Queen's Hills. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 57.2% in Queen's Hills.
| Indicator | Attleborough | Queen's Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 4,465 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £32,094 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 29.7% |
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