Glemsford vs Sible Hedingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Glemsford is about 27% cheaper on average. For families, Glemsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glemsford
£290,254
Sible Hedingham
£395,950
Crime Rate
Glemsford
N/A
Sible Hedingham
53.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glemsford
100.0%
Sible Hedingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Glemsford
352.7
Sible Hedingham
393.4
EPC Rating
Glemsford
69.9
Sible Hedingham
69.9
Median Income
Glemsford
£32,217
Sible Hedingham
£35,932
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Glemsford is £290,254, which is 27% less than Sible Hedingham at £395,950. The most affordable entry point in Glemsford is a flat at £152,667, while in Sible Hedingham it is a flat at £134,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Sible Hedingham (£487,132 vs £360,239).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sible Hedingham prices grew faster — 27% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Glemsford and Sible Hedingham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandGlemsford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Sible Hedingham. Glemsford has 1 schools in total, while Sible Hedingham has 2.
Glemsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sible Hedingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Glemsford | Sible Hedingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Sible Hedingham offers faster average downloads at 393.4 Mbps, compared to 352.7 Mbps in Glemsford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Glemsford and 95.6% in Sible Hedingham. Gigabit availability stands at 65.6% in Glemsford and 75.1% in Sible Hedingham.
Sible Hedingham is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (393 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Glemsford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Sible Hedingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Glemsford and £1,235 in Sible Hedingham. 60.4% of homes in Glemsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.6% in Sible Hedingham.
Sible Hedingham has more energy-efficient housing — 61.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,932 in Sible Hedingham and £32,217.3 in Glemsford. The median age is 45.7 in Glemsford and 44.2 in Sible Hedingham. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Glemsford and 60.3% in Sible Hedingham. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Glemsford versus 67.8% in Sible Hedingham.
| Indicator | Glemsford | Sible Hedingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,693 | 4,261 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,217.3 | £35,932 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 60.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 25.8% |
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