Cringleford vs Hethersett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hethersett wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Cringleford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cringleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cringleford
£381,718
Hethersett
£314,918
Crime Rate
Cringleford
41.6
Hethersett
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cringleford
100.0%
Hethersett
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Cringleford
399.2
Hethersett
242.1
EPC Rating
Cringleford
70.2
Hethersett
69.9
Median Income
Cringleford
£31,183
Hethersett
£30,994
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Cringleford commands an average of £381,718, compared with £314,918 in Hethersett – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Cringleford is a flat at £138,750, while in Hethersett it is a flat at £185,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Cringleford (£307,472 vs £224,262).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cringleford prices grew faster — 24% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Cringleford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.6 per 1,000 versus 42 per 1,000 in Hethersett. The most common crime category in Cringleford 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Cringleford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Hethersett. There are 1 schools in Cringleford and 3 in Hethersett.
Cringleford 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 | Cringleford | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 399.2 Mbps in Cringleford and 242.1 Mbps in Hethersett. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Cringleford and 82.6% in Hethersett. Gigabit availability stands at 76.7% in Cringleford and 41.2% in Hethersett.
Cringleford is the faster of the two by 65% on average download speed (399 vs 242 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cringleford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Hethersett averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Cringleford and £1,314 in Hethersett. 61.1% of homes in Cringleford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hethersett.
Cringleford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,183.3 in Cringleford and £30,994.3 in Hethersett. The median age is 45.1 in Cringleford and 47.7 in Hethersett. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Cringleford versus 72.4% in Hethersett. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Cringleford and 56.7% in Hethersett.
| Indicator | Cringleford | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,686 | 7,018 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,183.3 | £30,994.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 27.5% |
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