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Attleborough vs Queen's Hills

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricAttleboroughQueen's Hills
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands50%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.

IndicatorAttleboroughQueen's Hills
Population11,2364,465
Median Age47.447.9
Median Household Income£28,795£32,094
Employment Rate55.7%57.2%
Owner Occupied67%75.1%
Degree-Level Qualified23.1%29.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Attleborough and Queen's Hills?
Attleborough and Queen's Hills are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Attleborough or Queen's Hills?
Attleborough is cheaper, with an average house price of £331,451.
Is Attleborough or Queen's Hills safer?
Queen's Hills has the lower crime rate at 42.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Attleborough or Queen's Hills?
Queen's Hills has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Attleborough or Queen's Hills?
Queen's Hills has faster average broadband at 402.8 Mbps.

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