Haverhill vs Newmarket
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Haverhill wins on house prices with a 27% gap. For families, Haverhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Haverhill
£307,087
Newmarket
£418,250
Crime Rate
Haverhill
N/A
Newmarket
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Haverhill
100.0%
Newmarket
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Haverhill
375.7
Newmarket
355.1
EPC Rating
Haverhill
70.3
Newmarket
72.6
Median Income
Haverhill
£33,326
Newmarket
£33,623
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Newmarket commands an average of £418,250, compared with £307,087 in Haverhill – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Haverhill is a flat at £162,906, while in Newmarket it is a flat at £199,645.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Newmarket (£561,974 vs £418,986).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haverhill prices grew faster — 32% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Haverhill and Newmarket at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Haverhill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Newmarket. There are 9 schools in Haverhill and 7 in Newmarket.
Haverhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newmarket School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Haverhill | Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 7 |
| Primary | 7 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.7 Mbps in Haverhill and 355.1 Mbps in Newmarket. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Haverhill and 92.6% in Newmarket. Gigabit availability stands at 70.4% in Haverhill and 65.7% in Newmarket.
Haverhill is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (376 vs 355 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Newmarket, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Haverhill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Haverhill and £1,186 in Newmarket. 62% of homes in Haverhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Newmarket.
Newmarket has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,623 in Newmarket and £33,326 in Haverhill. The median age is 44.2 in Haverhill and 44.3 in Newmarket. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Haverhill and 62.1% in Newmarket. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Haverhill versus 65.7% in Newmarket. Haverhill has a population of 26,704 and Newmarket has 18,857.
| Indicator | Haverhill | Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,704 | 18,857 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,326 | £33,623 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 37.1% |
Location
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