Glemsford vs Haverhill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Glemsford offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. For families, Glemsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glemsford
£290,254
Haverhill
£307,087
Crime Rate
Glemsford
N/A
Haverhill
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glemsford
100.0%
Haverhill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Glemsford
352.7
Haverhill
375.7
EPC Rating
Glemsford
69.9
Haverhill
70.3
Median Income
Glemsford
£32,217
Haverhill
£33,326
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Glemsford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £290,254 versus £307,087 in Haverhill. The most affordable entry point in Glemsford is a flat at £152,667, while in Haverhill it is a flat at £162,906.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Haverhill (£418,986 vs £360,239).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haverhill prices grew faster — 32% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Glemsford and Haverhill at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Glemsford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Haverhill.
Glemsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haverhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Glemsford | Haverhill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Haverhill enjoy 375.7 Mbps on average, while Glemsford lags behind at 352.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Glemsford and 97.6% in Haverhill. Gigabit availability stands at 65.6% in Glemsford and 70.4% in Haverhill.
Haverhill is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (376 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Haverhill is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Glemsford's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Glemsford and £1,230 in Haverhill. 60.4% of homes in Glemsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Haverhill.
Haverhill has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Glemsford has a population of 3,693 while Haverhill has 26,704. Median household income is £33,326 in Haverhill and £32,217.3 in Glemsford. The median age is 45.7 in Glemsford and 44.2 in Haverhill. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Glemsford and 60.4% in Haverhill.
| Indicator | Glemsford | Haverhill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,693 | 26,704 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,217.3 | £33,326 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 27.1% |
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