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Cringleford vs Hoveton and Wroxham

Which is better to live in? 10.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Cringleford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Cringleford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cringleford edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cringleford

£381,718

Hoveton and Wroxham

£478,321

Crime Rate

Cringleford

41.6

Hoveton and Wroxham

41.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cringleford

100.0%

Hoveton and Wroxham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cringleford

399.2

Hoveton and Wroxham

150.2

EPC Rating

Cringleford

70.2

Hoveton and Wroxham

67.4

Median Income

Cringleford

£31,183

Hoveton and Wroxham

£28,211

Property in Hoveton And Wroxham commands an average of £478,321, compared with £381,718 in Cringleford – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Cringleford is a flat at £138,750, while in Hoveton And Wroxham it is a flat at £180,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Hoveton And Wroxham (£180,000 vs £138,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hoveton And Wroxham prices grew faster — 40% vs 24%.

Cringleford has a crime rate of 41.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Hoveton And Wroxham at 41.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cringleford is violent-crime, while in Hoveton And Wroxham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Cringleford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hoveton And Wroxham. There are 1 schools in Cringleford and 2 in Hoveton And Wroxham.

Cringleford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Hoveton and Wroxham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCringlefordHoveton and Wroxham
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 399.2 Mbps in Cringleford and 150.2 Mbps in Hoveton And Wroxham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Cringleford and 86.1% in Hoveton And Wroxham. Gigabit availability stands at 76.7% in Cringleford and 18.7% in Hoveton And Wroxham.

Cringleford is the faster of the two by 166% on average download speed (399 vs 150 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Cringleford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Hoveton And Wroxham averages 67.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Cringleford and £1,466 in Hoveton And Wroxham. 61.1% of homes in Cringleford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Hoveton And Wroxham.

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 Hoveton And Wroxham. The median age is 45.1 in Cringleford and 51.2 in Hoveton And Wroxham. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Cringleford versus 72.9% in Hoveton And Wroxham. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Cringleford and 51.7% in Hoveton And Wroxham.

IndicatorCringlefordHoveton and Wroxham
Population4,6863,620
Median Age45.151.2
Median Household Income£31,183.3£28,210.5
Employment Rate56.3%51.7%
Owner Occupied64.1%72.9%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%26.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cringleford and Hoveton And Wroxham?
Cringleford and Hoveton And Wroxham are approximately 10.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cringleford or Hoveton And Wroxham?
Cringleford is cheaper, with an average house price of £381,718.
Is Cringleford or Hoveton And Wroxham safer?
Cringleford has the lower crime rate at 41.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cringleford or Hoveton And Wroxham?
Cringleford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cringleford or Hoveton And Wroxham?
Cringleford has faster average broadband at 399.2 Mbps.

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