Great Denham vs Higham Ferrers
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Higham Ferrers wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Higham Ferrers has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Great Denham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Denham
£346,612
Higham Ferrers
£311,873
Crime Rate
Great Denham
77.5
Higham Ferrers
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Denham
100.0%
Higham Ferrers
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Denham
434.4
Higham Ferrers
486
EPC Rating
Great Denham
71.5
Higham Ferrers
72.5
Median Income
Great Denham
£33,416
Higham Ferrers
£32,409
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £311,873, Higham Ferrers undercuts Great Denham (£346,612) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Great Denham is a flat at £207,776, while in Higham Ferrers it is a flat at £169,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Great Denham (£340,467 vs £240,740).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Higham Ferrers prices grew faster — 47% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Higham Ferrers experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.4 per 1,000 versus 77.5 per 1,000 in Great Denham. The most common crime category in Great Denham is violent-crime, while in Higham Ferrers 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Great Denham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Higham Ferrers, which has 4 schools, the figure is 50%.
Great Denham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Higham Ferrers School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Denham | Higham Ferrers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Higham Ferrers averages 486.0 Mbps – ahead of Great Denham's 434.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Great Denham and 98.8% in Higham Ferrers. Gigabit availability stands at 82.1% in Great Denham and 96.6% in Higham Ferrers.
Higham Ferrers is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (486 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Higham Ferrers leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.5 (C), while Great Denham averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,111 in Great Denham and £1,096 in Higham Ferrers. 68.5% of homes in Great Denham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Higham Ferrers.
Higham Ferrers has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,416 in Great Denham and £32,409 in Higham Ferrers. The median age is 41.6 in Great Denham and 42 in Higham Ferrers. Owner-occupancy is 62.7% in Great Denham versus 63.9% in Higham Ferrers. Employment rates stand at 61.3% in Great Denham and 61.5% in Higham Ferrers.
| Indicator | Great Denham | Higham Ferrers |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,363 | 8,825 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £33,416 | £32,409 |
| Employment Rate | 61.3% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.7% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 30.7% |
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