Cringleford vs Spixworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Spixworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Spixworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cringleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cringleford
£381,718
Spixworth
£320,509
Crime Rate
Cringleford
41.6
Spixworth
34.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cringleford
100.0%
Spixworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cringleford
399.2
Spixworth
204.6
EPC Rating
Cringleford
70.2
Spixworth
67.4
Median Income
Cringleford
£31,183
Spixworth
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Cringleford commands an average of £381,718, compared with £320,509 in Spixworth – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Cringleford is a flat at £138,750, while in Spixworth it is a semi-detached at £232,462.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 35% pricier in Cringleford (£314,869 vs £232,462).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spixworth prices grew faster — 46% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandSpixworth has a crime rate of 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% lower than Cringleford at 41.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cringleford is violent-crime, while in Spixworth 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 100% in Spixworth. There are 1 schools in Cringleford and 2 in Spixworth.
Cringleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Spixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cringleford | Spixworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 399.2 Mbps in Cringleford and 204.6 Mbps in Spixworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Cringleford and 85.5% in Spixworth. Gigabit availability stands at 76.7% in Cringleford and 31.5% in Spixworth.
Cringleford is the faster of the two by 95% on average download speed (399 vs 205 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cringleford, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band D) in Spixworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Cringleford and £1,466 in Spixworth. 61.1% of homes in Cringleford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Spixworth.
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 Spixworth. The median age is 45.1 in Cringleford and 51.2 in Spixworth. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Cringleford and 51.7% in Spixworth. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Cringleford versus 72.9% in Spixworth. Cringleford has a population of 4,686 and Spixworth has 3,418.
| Indicator | Cringleford | Spixworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,686 | 3,418 |
| 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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