Cringleford vs Harleston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Harleston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Cringleford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cringleford
£381,718
Harleston
£339,852
Crime Rate
Cringleford
41.6
Harleston
42.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cringleford
100.0%
Harleston
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cringleford
399.2
Harleston
156
EPC Rating
Cringleford
70.2
Harleston
69.9
Median Income
Cringleford
£31,183
Harleston
£31,059
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Cringleford commands an average of £381,718, compared with £339,852 in Harleston – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Cringleford is a flat at £138,750, while in Harleston it is a flat at £175,712.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Cringleford (£307,472 vs £194,912).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harleston prices grew faster — 51% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCringleford has a crime rate of 41.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Harleston at 42.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cringleford is violent-crime, while in Harleston 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 Cringleford and Harleston. Cringleford has 1 schools and Harleston has 1 schools.
Cringleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harleston School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cringleford | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 399.2 Mbps in Cringleford and 156.0 Mbps in Harleston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Cringleford and 86.5% in Harleston. Gigabit availability stands at 76.7% in Cringleford and 20.2% in Harleston.
Cringleford is the faster of the two by 156% on average download speed (399 vs 156 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cringleford, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Harleston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Cringleford and £1,326 in Harleston. 61.1% of homes in Cringleford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Harleston.
Cringleford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,183.3 in Cringleford and £31,059.3 in Harleston. The median age is 45.1 in Cringleford and 48.2 in Harleston. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Cringleford and 55.8% in Harleston. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Cringleford versus 72% in Harleston. Cringleford has a population of 4,686 and Harleston has 5,077.
| Indicator | Cringleford | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,686 | 5,077 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,183.3 | £31,059.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 29.9% |
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