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Belton (Great Yarmouth) vs Hemsby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricBelton (Great Yarmouth)Hemsby
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A0%

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.

IndicatorBelton (Great Yarmouth)Hemsby
Population3,6035,724
Median Age47.750.1
Median Household Income£30,448.3£27,114
Employment Rate53%48.2%
Owner Occupied67.9%65.2%
Degree-Level Qualified25.9%22.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Belton (great Yarmouth) and Hemsby?
Belton (great Yarmouth) and Hemsby are approximately 9.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Belton (great Yarmouth) or Hemsby?
Hemsby is cheaper, with an average house price of £246,052.
Is Belton (great Yarmouth) or Hemsby safer?
Belton (great Yarmouth) has the lower crime rate at 97.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Belton (great Yarmouth) or Hemsby?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Belton (great Yarmouth) or Hemsby?
Belton (great Yarmouth) has faster average broadband at 452.8 Mbps.

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