Fremington vs Northam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Fremington is about 27% cheaper on average. For families, Fremington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fremington
£298,063
Northam
£408,027
Crime Rate
Fremington
N/A
Northam
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fremington
100.0%
Northam
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fremington
395.8
Northam
416.3
EPC Rating
Fremington
68.4
Northam
68.4
Median Income
Fremington
£27,547
Northam
£27,547
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Fremington is £298,063, which is 27% less than Northam at £408,027. The most affordable entry point in Fremington is a flat at £145,000, while in Northam it is a flat at £131,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Northam (£458,192 vs £319,990).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northam prices grew faster — 61% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Fremington and Northam at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFremington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Northam. Fremington has 2 schools in total, while Northam has 2.
Fremington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northam School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fremington | Northam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Northam offers faster average downloads at 416.3 Mbps, compared to 395.8 Mbps in Fremington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.6% of premises in Fremington and 88.4% in Northam. Gigabit availability stands at 77% in Fremington and 81.6% in Northam.
Northam is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (416 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fremington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Northam. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in Fremington and £1,382 in Northam. 55.6% of homes in Fremington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Northam.
Fremington has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,546.5 in Fremington and £27,546.5 in Northam. The median age is 49.1 in Fremington and 49.1 in Northam. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Fremington and 53.6% in Northam. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Fremington versus 68.4% in Northam.
| Indicator | Fremington | Northam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,229 | 5,191 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 49.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,546.5 | £27,546.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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