Harleston vs Mulbarton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Harleston is about 3% cheaper on average. Harleston has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Harleston
£339,852
Mulbarton
£349,800
Crime Rate
Harleston
42.2
Mulbarton
42.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Harleston
N/A
Mulbarton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Harleston
156
Mulbarton
182
EPC Rating
Harleston
69.9
Mulbarton
70.2
Median Income
Harleston
£31,059
Mulbarton
£32,094
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Harleston is £339,852, which is 3% less than Mulbarton at £349,800. The most affordable entry point in Harleston is a flat at £175,712, while in Mulbarton it is a flat at £153,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Mulbarton (£263,692 vs £194,912).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harleston prices grew faster — 51% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 42.2 offences per 1,000 people, Harleston is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Mulbarton's 42.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Harleston is violent-crime, while in Mulbarton 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 Mulbarton. Harleston has 1 schools and Mulbarton has 1 schools.
Harleston School Inspection Breakdown
Mulbarton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Harleston | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Mulbarton offers faster average downloads at 182.0 Mbps, compared to 156.0 Mbps in Harleston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.5% of premises in Harleston and 86.4% in Mulbarton. Gigabit availability stands at 20.2% in Harleston and 25.5% in Mulbarton.
Mulbarton is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (182 vs 156 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Mulbarton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Harleston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Harleston and £1,299 in Mulbarton. 60.1% of homes in Harleston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Mulbarton.
Harleston has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,094 in Mulbarton and £31,059.3 in Harleston. The median age is 48.2 in Harleston and 47.9 in Mulbarton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Harleston and 57.2% in Mulbarton. Owner-occupancy is 72% in Harleston versus 75.1% in Mulbarton.
| Indicator | Harleston | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,077 | 3,807 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,059.3 | £32,094 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 29.7% |
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