Brundall vs Hethersett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hethersett offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Brundall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brundall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brundall
£370,524
Hethersett
£314,918
Crime Rate
Brundall
35.6
Hethersett
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brundall
100.0%
Hethersett
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Brundall
206.4
Hethersett
242.1
EPC Rating
Brundall
69.2
Hethersett
69.9
Median Income
Brundall
£29,277
Hethersett
£30,994
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Hethersett more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,918 versus £370,524 in Brundall. The most affordable entry point in Brundall is a flat at £209,750, while in Hethersett it is a flat at £185,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Brundall (£277,033 vs £224,262).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brundall prices grew faster — 39% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Brundall (35.6 per 1,000) compared to Hethersett (42 per 1,000), a 18% difference. The most common crime category in Brundall is violent-crime, while in Hethersett 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 favours Brundall: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Hethersett.
Brundall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hethersett School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brundall | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hethersett enjoy 242.1 Mbps on average, while Brundall lags behind at 206.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Brundall and 82.6% in Hethersett. Gigabit availability stands at 31.2% in Brundall and 41.2% in Hethersett.
Hethersett is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (242 vs 206 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hethersett is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Brundall's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,261 in Brundall and £1,314 in Hethersett. 58.7% of homes in Brundall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hethersett.
Hethersett has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brundall has a population of 4,378 while Hethersett has 7,018. Median household income is £30,994.3 in Hethersett and £29,276.5 in Brundall. The median age is 47.5 in Brundall and 47.7 in Hethersett. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Brundall and 56.7% in Hethersett.
| Indicator | Brundall | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,378 | 7,018 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,276.5 | £30,994.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 27.5% |
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