Belton (Great Yarmouth) vs Martham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Belton (great Yarmouth) offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Martham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
£275,669
Martham
£278,208
Crime Rate
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
97.1
Martham
96.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
N/A
Martham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
452.8
Martham
151.1
EPC Rating
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
68.9
Martham
65.8
Median Income
Belton (Great Yarmouth)
£30,448
Martham
£27,114
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Belton (great Yarmouth) is £275,669, which is 1% less than Martham at £278,208. The most affordable entry point in Belton (great Yarmouth) is a terraced at £195,167, while in Martham it is a flat at £110,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Martham (£222,764 vs £195,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Martham prices grew faster — 37% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 96.9 offences per 1,000 people, Martham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Belton (great Yarmouth)'s 97.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Belton (great Yarmouth) is violent-crime, while in Martham 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 Martham. Belton (great Yarmouth) has 1 schools and Martham has 2 schools.
Belton (Great Yarmouth) School Inspection Breakdown
Martham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belton (Great Yarmouth) | Martham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Belton (great Yarmouth) offers faster average downloads at 452.8 Mbps, compared to 151.1 Mbps in Martham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Belton (great Yarmouth) and 89.7% in Martham. Gigabit availability stands at 89% in Belton (great Yarmouth) and 18.5% in Martham.
Belton (great Yarmouth) is the faster of the two by 200% on average download speed (453 vs 151 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Belton (great Yarmouth) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band C) versus 65.8 (band D) in Martham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,286 in Belton (great Yarmouth) and £1,438 in Martham. 58.5% of homes in Belton (great Yarmouth) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.4% in Martham.
Belton (great Yarmouth) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 49.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,448.3 in Belton (great Yarmouth) and £27,114 in Martham. The median age is 47.7 in Belton (great Yarmouth) and 50.1 in Martham. Employment rates stand at 53% in Belton (great Yarmouth) and 48.2% in Martham. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Belton (great Yarmouth) versus 65.2% in Martham.
| Indicator | Belton (Great Yarmouth) | Martham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,603 | 3,633 |
| 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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