Halesworth vs Saxmundham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Halesworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Saxmundham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Halesworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Halesworth
£362,012
Saxmundham
£399,426
Crime Rate
Halesworth
61.1
Saxmundham
60.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Halesworth
100.0%
Saxmundham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Halesworth
274.4
Saxmundham
255.7
EPC Rating
Halesworth
70
Saxmundham
69.2
Median Income
Halesworth
£29,682
Saxmundham
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Saxmundham commands an average of £399,426, compared with £362,012 in Halesworth – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Halesworth is a flat at £166,600, while in Saxmundham it is a flat at £148,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Saxmundham (£475,717 vs £413,594).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halesworth prices grew faster — 39% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandSaxmundham has a crime rate of 60.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Halesworth at 61.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Halesworth is violent-crime, while in Saxmundham 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Halesworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Saxmundham. There are 1 schools in Halesworth and 1 in Saxmundham.
Halesworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saxmundham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Halesworth | Saxmundham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 274.4 Mbps in Halesworth and 255.7 Mbps in Saxmundham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Halesworth and 87.4% in Saxmundham. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Halesworth and 43.7% in Saxmundham.
Halesworth is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (274 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Halesworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Saxmundham averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Halesworth and £1,314 in Saxmundham. 60.8% of homes in Halesworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Saxmundham.
Halesworth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,681.5 in Halesworth and £29,350 in Saxmundham. The median age is 48.8 in Halesworth and 49.6 in Saxmundham. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Halesworth versus 68.9% in Saxmundham. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Halesworth and 51.5% in Saxmundham.
| Indicator | Halesworth | Saxmundham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,924 | 4,778 |
| 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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