Belton (Great Yarmouth) vs Hemsby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hemsby is about 12% cheaper on average. Belton (great Yarmouth) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
£275,669
Hemsby
£246,052
Crime Rate
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
97.1
Hemsby
97.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
N/A
Hemsby
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
452.8
Hemsby
151.1
EPC Rating
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
68.9
Hemsby
65.8
Median Income
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
£30,448
Hemsby
£27,114
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Hemsby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £246,052 versus £275,669 in Belton (great Yarmouth). The most affordable entry point in Belton (great Yarmouth) is a terraced at £195,167, while in Hemsby it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Hemsby (£233,400 vs £195,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hemsby prices grew faster — 87% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 97.1 offences per 1,000 people, Belton (great Yarmouth) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Hemsby's 97.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Belton (great Yarmouth) is violent-crime, while in Hemsby 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 Belton (great Yarmouth) and Hemsby. Belton (great Yarmouth) has 1 schools and Hemsby has 2 schools.
Belton (Great Yarmouth) School Inspection Breakdown
Hemsby School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belton (Great Yarmouth) | Hemsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Belton (great Yarmouth) enjoy 452.8 Mbps on average, while Hemsby lags behind at 151.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Belton (great Yarmouth) and 89.7% in Hemsby. Gigabit availability stands at 89% in Belton (great Yarmouth) and 18.5% in Hemsby.
Belton (great Yarmouth) is the faster of the two by 200% on average download speed (453 vs 151 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Belton (great Yarmouth) is band C (score 68.9), ahead of Hemsby's band D (score 65.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,286 in Belton (great Yarmouth) and £1,438 in Hemsby. 58.5% of homes in Belton (great Yarmouth) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.4% in Hemsby.
Belton (great Yarmouth) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 49.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Belton (great Yarmouth) has a population of 3,603 while Hemsby has 5,724. Median household income is £30,448.3 in Belton (great Yarmouth) and £27,114 in Hemsby. The median age is 47.7 in Belton (great Yarmouth) and 50.1 in Hemsby. Employment rates stand at 53% in Belton (great Yarmouth) and 48.2% in Hemsby.
| Indicator | Belton (Great Yarmouth) | Hemsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,603 | 5,724 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 50.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,448.3 | £27,114 |
| Employment Rate | 53% | 48.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.9% | 22.2% |
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