Brundall vs Hemsby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hemsby offers lower property prices by roughly 51%. Brundall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brundall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brundall
£370,524
Hemsby
£246,052
Crime Rate
Brundall
35.6
Hemsby
97.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brundall
100.0%
Hemsby
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brundall
206.4
Hemsby
151.1
EPC Rating
Brundall
69.2
Hemsby
65.8
Median Income
Brundall
£29,277
Hemsby
£27,114
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Hemsby is £246,052, which is 51% less than Brundall at £370,524. The most affordable entry point in Brundall is a flat at £209,750, while in Hemsby it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 68% pricier in Brundall (£209,750 vs £125,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hemsby prices grew faster — 87% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 35.6 offences per 1,000 people, Brundall is the safer of the two – 173% lower than Hemsby's 97.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brundall 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 EnglandBrundall has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Hemsby. Brundall has 1 schools in total, while Hemsby has 2.
Brundall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Brundall | Hemsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brundall offers faster average downloads at 206.4 Mbps, compared to 151.1 Mbps in Hemsby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Brundall and 89.7% in Hemsby. Gigabit availability stands at 31.2% in Brundall and 18.5% in Hemsby.
Brundall is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (206 vs 151 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brundall are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 65.8 (band D) in Hemsby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,261 in Brundall and £1,438 in Hemsby. 58.7% of homes in Brundall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.4% in Hemsby.
Brundall has more energy-efficient housing — 58.7% reach band C or above, vs 49.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,276.5 in Brundall and £27,114 in Hemsby. The median age is 47.5 in Brundall and 50.1 in Hemsby. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Brundall and 48.2% in Hemsby. Owner-occupancy is 69.4% in Brundall versus 65.2% in Hemsby.
| Indicator | Brundall | Hemsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,378 | 5,724 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 50.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,276.5 | £27,114 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 48.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 22.2% |
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