Dereham vs Horsford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Dereham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Horsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dereham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dereham
£313,814
Horsford
£320,739
Crime Rate
Dereham
49.8
Horsford
35.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dereham
100.0%
Horsford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dereham
384
Horsford
204.6
EPC Rating
Dereham
69.1
Horsford
67.4
Median Income
Dereham
£28,795
Horsford
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £313,814, Dereham undercuts Horsford (£320,739) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dereham is a flat at £115,361, while in Horsford it is a terraced at £206,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 7% pricier in Horsford (£260,407 vs £241,414).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dereham prices grew faster — 36% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHorsford has a crime rate of 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39% lower than Dereham at 49.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dereham 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 EnglandOf the 9 schools in Dereham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Horsford, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Dereham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Dereham | Horsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dereham averages 384.0 Mbps – ahead of Horsford's 204.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Dereham and 85.5% in Horsford. Gigabit availability stands at 73.2% in Dereham and 31.5% in Horsford.
Dereham is the faster of the two by 88% on average download speed (384 vs 205 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dereham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Horsford averages 67.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Dereham and £1,466 in Horsford. 56.8% of homes in Dereham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Horsford.
Dereham has more energy-efficient housing — 56.8% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,795 in Dereham and £28,210.5 in Horsford. The median age is 47.4 in Dereham and 51.2 in Horsford. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Dereham versus 72.9% in Horsford. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Dereham and 51.7% in Horsford.
| Indicator | Dereham | Horsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,788 | 4,396 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 51.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £28,210.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 51.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 26.8% |
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