Halesworth vs Kessingland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kessingland offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Halesworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Halesworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Halesworth
£362,012
Kessingland
£262,527
Crime Rate
Halesworth
61.1
Kessingland
61.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Halesworth
100.0%
Kessingland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Halesworth
274.4
Kessingland
422.7
EPC Rating
Halesworth
70
Kessingland
69.2
Median Income
Halesworth
£29,682
Kessingland
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Kessingland more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £262,527 versus £362,012 in Halesworth. The most affordable entry point in Halesworth is a flat at £166,600, while in Kessingland it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 67% pricier in Halesworth (£166,600 vs £100,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kessingland prices grew faster — 67% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Halesworth (61.1 per 1,000) compared to Kessingland (61.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Halesworth is violent-crime, while in Kessingland 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 favours Halesworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Kessingland.
Halesworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kessingland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Halesworth | Kessingland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kessingland enjoy 422.7 Mbps on average, while Halesworth lags behind at 274.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Halesworth and 97.8% in Kessingland. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Halesworth and 81.7% in Kessingland.
Kessingland is the faster of the two by 54% on average download speed (423 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Halesworth is band C (score 70), ahead of Kessingland's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Halesworth and £1,314 in Kessingland. 60.8% of homes in Halesworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Kessingland.
Halesworth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Halesworth has a population of 4,924 while Kessingland has 4,242. Median household income is £29,681.5 in Halesworth and £29,350 in Kessingland. The median age is 48.8 in Halesworth and 49.6 in Kessingland. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Halesworth and 51.5% in Kessingland.
| Indicator | Halesworth | Kessingland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,924 | 4,242 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,681.5 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 27.6% |
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