Dersingham vs Fakenham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Dersingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Fakenham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dersingham
£311,905
Fakenham
£331,519
Crime Rate
Dersingham
57.9
Fakenham
41.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dersingham
N/A
Fakenham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dersingham
288
Fakenham
252.5
EPC Rating
Dersingham
66
Fakenham
67
Median Income
Dersingham
£28,054
Fakenham
£28,301
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Fakenham commands an average of £331,519, compared with £311,905 in Dersingham – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Dersingham is a flat at £154,500, while in Fakenham it is a flat at £167,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Fakenham (£410,610 vs £359,450).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dersingham prices grew faster — 45% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandFakenham has a crime rate of 41.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39% lower than Dersingham at 57.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dersingham is violent-crime, while in Fakenham 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Dersingham and Fakenham. Dersingham has 0 schools and Fakenham has 3 schools.
Dersingham School Inspection Breakdown
Fakenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dersingham | Fakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 3 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 288.0 Mbps in Dersingham and 252.5 Mbps in Fakenham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Dersingham and 87.4% in Fakenham. Gigabit availability stands at 51.1% in Dersingham and 43% in Fakenham.
Dersingham is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (288 vs 253 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fakenham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67 (C), while Dersingham averages 66 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,512 in Dersingham and £1,456 in Fakenham. 47.8% of homes in Dersingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Fakenham.
Fakenham has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 47.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,301 in Fakenham and £28,054 in Dersingham. The median age is 50.9 in Dersingham and 49.7 in Fakenham. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Dersingham versus 67.6% in Fakenham. Employment rates stand at 50.2% in Dersingham and 52% in Fakenham.
| Indicator | Dersingham | Fakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,753 | 8,390 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 49.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,054 | £28,301 |
| Employment Rate | 50.2% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 24.2% |
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