Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) vs Hemsby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hemsby wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Bradwell (great Yarmouth) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bradwell (great Yarmouth) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
£292,289
Hemsby
£246,052
Crime Rate
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
97.1
Hemsby
97.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
100.0%
Hemsby
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
452.8
Hemsby
151.1
EPC Rating
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
68.9
Hemsby
65.8
Median Income
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth)
£30,448
Hemsby
£27,114
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £246,052, Hemsby undercuts Bradwell (great Yarmouth) (£292,289) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) is a flat at £168,000, while in Hemsby it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) (£168,000 vs £125,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hemsby prices grew faster — 87% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bradwell (great Yarmouth) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 97.1 per 1,000 versus 97.1 per 1,000 in Hemsby. The most common crime category in Bradwell (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 EnglandOf the 4 schools in Bradwell (great Yarmouth), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hemsby, which has 2 schools, the figure is 0%.
Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hemsby School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) | Hemsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) averages 452.8 Mbps – ahead of Hemsby's 151.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 89.7% in Hemsby. Gigabit availability stands at 89% in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 18.5% in Hemsby.
Bradwell (great Yarmouth) is the faster of the two by 200% on average download speed (453 vs 151 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bradwell (great Yarmouth), scoring 68.9 on average (band C) compared to 65.8 (band D) in Hemsby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,286 in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and £1,438 in Hemsby. 58.5% of homes in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.4% in Hemsby.
Bradwell (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 Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and £27,114 in Hemsby. The median age is 47.7 in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 50.1 in Hemsby. Employment rates stand at 53% in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) and 48.2% in Hemsby. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bradwell (great Yarmouth) versus 65.2% in Hemsby. Bradwell (great Yarmouth) has a population of 11,632 and Hemsby has 5,724.
| Indicator | Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) | Hemsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,632 | 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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