Halesworth vs Worlingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Worlingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Worlingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Halesworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Halesworth
£362,012
Worlingham
£310,806
Crime Rate
Halesworth
61.1
Worlingham
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Halesworth
100.0%
Worlingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Halesworth
274.4
Worlingham
238.4
EPC Rating
Halesworth
70
Worlingham
69.4
Median Income
Halesworth
£29,682
Worlingham
£31,583
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Halesworth commands an average of £362,012, compared with £310,806 in Worlingham – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Halesworth is a flat at £166,600, while in Worlingham it is a terraced at £232,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Halesworth (£413,594 vs £350,217).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halesworth prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWorlingham has a crime rate of 60.3 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 Worlingham 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 Worlingham. There are 1 schools in Halesworth and 1 in Worlingham.
Halesworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worlingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Halesworth | Worlingham |
|---|---|---|
| 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 238.4 Mbps in Worlingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Halesworth and 89.3% in Worlingham. Gigabit availability stands at 48% in Halesworth and 39.3% in Worlingham.
Halesworth is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (274 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Halesworth, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Worlingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Halesworth and £1,312 in Worlingham. 60.8% of homes in Halesworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Worlingham.
Halesworth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,582.5 in Worlingham and £29,681.5 in Halesworth. The median age is 48.8 in Halesworth and 48.4 in Worlingham. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Halesworth and 54.6% in Worlingham. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Halesworth versus 71% in Worlingham. Halesworth has a population of 4,924 and Worlingham has 3,618.
| Indicator | Halesworth | Worlingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,924 | 3,618 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 48.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,681.5 | £31,582.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 29.8% |
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