Harleston vs Hethersett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hethersett is about 8% cheaper on average. Hethersett has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Harleston
£339,852
Hethersett
£314,918
Crime Rate
Harleston
42.2
Hethersett
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Harleston
N/A
Hethersett
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Harleston
156
Hethersett
242.1
EPC Rating
Harleston
69.9
Hethersett
69.9
Median Income
Harleston
£31,059
Hethersett
£30,994
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Hethersett more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,918 versus £339,852 in Harleston. The most affordable entry point in Harleston is a flat at £175,712, while in Hethersett it is a flat at £185,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Hethersett (£224,262 vs £194,912).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harleston prices grew faster — 51% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Hethersett (42 per 1,000) compared to Harleston (42.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Harleston is violent-crime, while in Hethersett 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 Harleston and Hethersett. Harleston has 1 schools and Hethersett has 3 schools.
Harleston School Inspection Breakdown
Hethersett School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Harleston | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hethersett enjoy 242.1 Mbps on average, while Harleston lags behind at 156.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.5% of premises in Harleston and 82.6% in Hethersett. Gigabit availability stands at 20.2% in Harleston and 41.2% in Hethersett.
Hethersett is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (242 vs 156 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Harleston is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Hethersett's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Harleston and £1,314 in Hethersett. 60.1% of homes in Harleston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59% in Hethersett.
Harleston has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Harleston has a population of 5,077 while Hethersett has 7,018. Median household income is £31,059.3 in Harleston and £30,994.3 in Hethersett. The median age is 48.2 in Harleston and 47.7 in Hethersett. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Harleston and 56.7% in Hethersett.
| Indicator | Harleston | Hethersett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,077 | 7,018 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,059.3 | £30,994.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 27.5% |
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