Dersingham vs Heacham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Dersingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Heacham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dersingham
£311,905
Heacham
£319,998
Crime Rate
Dersingham
57.9
Heacham
57.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dersingham
N/A
Heacham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dersingham
288
Heacham
288
EPC Rating
Dersingham
66
Heacham
66
Median Income
Dersingham
£28,054
Heacham
£28,054
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Heacham commands an average of £319,998, compared with £311,905 in Dersingham – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Dersingham is a flat at £154,500, while in Heacham it is a flat at £135,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Dersingham (£154,500 vs £135,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heacham prices grew faster — 52% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHeacham has a crime rate of 57.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Dersingham at 57.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dersingham is violent-crime, while in Heacham 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 Heacham. Dersingham has 0 schools and Heacham has 2 schools.
Dersingham School Inspection Breakdown
Heacham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dersingham | Heacham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 2 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 288.0 Mbps in Dersingham and 288.0 Mbps in Heacham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Dersingham and 89.1% in Heacham. Gigabit availability stands at 51.1% in Dersingham and 51.1% in Heacham.
Dersingham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (288 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Dersingham, scoring 66 on average (band D) compared to 66 (band D) in Heacham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,512 in Dersingham and £1,512 in Heacham. 47.8% of homes in Dersingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.8% in Heacham.
Dersingham has more energy-efficient housing — 47.8% reach band C or above, vs 47.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,054 in Dersingham and £28,054 in Heacham. The median age is 50.9 in Dersingham and 50.9 in Heacham. Employment rates stand at 50.2% in Dersingham and 50.2% in Heacham. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Dersingham versus 67.8% in Heacham. Dersingham has a population of 4,753 and Heacham has 4,307.
| Indicator | Dersingham | Heacham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,753 | 4,307 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,054 | £28,054 |
| Employment Rate | 50.2% | 50.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 24.8% |
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