Dereham vs Hethersett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dereham offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Hethersett has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dereham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dereham
£313,814
Hethersett
£314,918
Crime Rate
Dereham
49.8
Hethersett
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dereham
100.0%
Hethersett
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Dereham
384
Hethersett
242.1
EPC Rating
Dereham
69.1
Hethersett
69.9
Median Income
Dereham
£28,795
Hethersett
£30,994
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Dereham is £313,814, which is 0% less than Hethersett at £314,918. The most affordable entry point in Dereham is a flat at £115,361, while in Hethersett it is a flat at £185,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Hethersett (£185,000 vs £115,361).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dereham prices grew faster — 36% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Hethersett (42 per 1,000) compared to Dereham (49.8 per 1,000), a 19% difference. The most common crime category in Dereham 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 EnglandDereham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Hethersett. Dereham has 9 schools in total, while Hethersett has 3.
Dereham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Dereham | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 3 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dereham offers faster average downloads at 384.0 Mbps, compared to 242.1 Mbps in Hethersett. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Dereham and 82.6% in Hethersett. Gigabit availability stands at 73.2% in Dereham and 41.2% in Hethersett.
Dereham is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (384 vs 242 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hethersett are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Dereham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Dereham and £1,314 in Hethersett. 56.8% of homes in Dereham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hethersett.
Hethersett has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,994.3 in Hethersett and £28,795 in Dereham. The median age is 47.4 in Dereham and 47.7 in Hethersett. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Dereham and 56.7% in Hethersett. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Dereham versus 72.4% in Hethersett.
| Indicator | Dereham | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,788 | 7,018 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £30,994.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 27.5% |
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