Halesworth vs Harleston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Harleston wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Harleston has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Halesworth
£362,012
Harleston
£339,852
Crime Rate
Halesworth
61.1
Harleston
42.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Halesworth
100.0%
Harleston
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Halesworth
274.4
Harleston
156
EPC Rating
Halesworth
70
Harleston
69.9
Median Income
Halesworth
£29,682
Harleston
£31,059
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Halesworth commands an average of £362,012, compared with £339,852 in Harleston – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Halesworth is a flat at £166,600, while in Harleston it is a flat at £175,712.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Halesworth (£238,781 vs £194,912).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harleston prices grew faster — 51% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Harleston experience less crime overall, with a rate of 42.2 per 1,000 versus 61.1 per 1,000 in Halesworth. The most common crime category in Halesworth is violent-crime, while in Harleston 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 Halesworth and Harleston. Halesworth has 1 schools and Harleston has 1 schools.
Halesworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harleston School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Halesworth | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 274.4 Mbps in Halesworth and 156.0 Mbps in Harleston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Halesworth and 86.5% in Harleston. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Halesworth and 20.2% in Harleston.
Halesworth is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (274 vs 156 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Halesworth, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Harleston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Halesworth and £1,326 in Harleston. 60.8% of homes in Halesworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Harleston.
Halesworth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,059.3 in Harleston and £29,681.5 in Halesworth. The median age is 48.8 in Halesworth and 48.2 in Harleston. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Halesworth and 55.8% in Harleston. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Halesworth versus 72% in Harleston. Halesworth has a population of 4,924 and Harleston has 5,077.
| Indicator | Halesworth | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,924 | 5,077 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,681.5 | £31,059.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 29.9% |
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