Halesworth vs Lowestoft
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Lowestoft offers lower property prices by roughly 51%. Halesworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Halesworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Halesworth
£362,012
Lowestoft
£240,161
Crime Rate
Halesworth
61.1
Lowestoft
61.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Halesworth
100.0%
Lowestoft
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Halesworth
274.4
Lowestoft
470.7
EPC Rating
Halesworth
70
Lowestoft
69.2
Median Income
Halesworth
£29,682
Lowestoft
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Lowestoft more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,161 versus £362,012 in Halesworth. The most affordable entry point in Halesworth is a flat at £166,600, while in Lowestoft it is a flat at £129,295.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Halesworth (£238,781 vs £172,818).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lowestoft prices grew faster — 41% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 61.1 offences per 1,000 people, Halesworth is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Lowestoft's 61.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Halesworth is violent-crime, while in Lowestoft 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 93.3% in Lowestoft.
Halesworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lowestoft School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Halesworth | Lowestoft |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 21 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Lowestoft enjoy 470.7 Mbps on average, while Halesworth lags behind at 274.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Halesworth and 98.7% in Lowestoft. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Halesworth and 93.1% in Lowestoft.
Lowestoft is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (471 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Halesworth is band C (score 70), ahead of Lowestoft's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Halesworth and £1,314 in Lowestoft. 60.8% of homes in Halesworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Lowestoft.
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 Lowestoft has 71,308. Median household income is £29,681.5 in Halesworth and £29,350 in Lowestoft. The median age is 48.8 in Halesworth and 49.6 in Lowestoft. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Halesworth and 51.5% in Lowestoft.
| Indicator | Halesworth | Lowestoft |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,924 | 71,308 |
| 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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