Cringleford vs Horsford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Horsford offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Horsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cringleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cringleford
£381,718
Horsford
£320,739
Crime Rate
Cringleford
41.6
Horsford
35.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cringleford
100.0%
Horsford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cringleford
399.2
Horsford
204.6
EPC Rating
Cringleford
70.2
Horsford
67.4
Median Income
Cringleford
£31,183
Horsford
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Horsford is £320,739, which is 19% less than Cringleford at £381,718. The most affordable entry point in Cringleford is a flat at £138,750, while in Horsford it is a terraced at £206,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Cringleford (£307,472 vs £206,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horsford prices grew faster — 27% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Horsford (35.7 per 1,000) compared to Cringleford (41.6 per 1,000), a 17% difference. The most common crime category in Cringleford is violent-crime, while in Horsford 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 EnglandCringleford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Horsford. Cringleford has 1 schools in total, while Horsford has 1.
Cringleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Horsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cringleford | Horsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cringleford offers faster average downloads at 399.2 Mbps, compared to 204.6 Mbps in Horsford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Cringleford and 85.5% in Horsford. Gigabit availability stands at 76.7% in Cringleford and 31.5% in Horsford.
Cringleford is the faster of the two by 95% on average download speed (399 vs 205 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cringleford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 67.4 (band D) in Horsford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Cringleford and £1,466 in Horsford. 61.1% of homes in Cringleford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Horsford.
Cringleford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,183.3 in Cringleford and £28,210.5 in Horsford. The median age is 45.1 in Cringleford and 51.2 in Horsford. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Cringleford and 51.7% in Horsford. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Cringleford versus 72.9% in Horsford.
| Indicator | Cringleford | Horsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,686 | 4,396 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 51.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,183.3 | £28,210.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 51.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 26.8% |
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