Haverhill vs Saffron Walden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Haverhill offers lower property prices by roughly 45%. For families, Haverhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Haverhill
£307,087
Saffron Walden
£561,386
Crime Rate
Haverhill
N/A
Saffron Walden
51.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Haverhill
100.0%
Saffron Walden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Haverhill
375.7
Saffron Walden
386.2
EPC Rating
Haverhill
70.3
Saffron Walden
74.6
Median Income
Haverhill
£33,326
Saffron Walden
£36,578
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Haverhill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £307,087 versus £561,386 in Saffron Walden. The most affordable entry point in Haverhill is a flat at £162,906, while in Saffron Walden it is a flat at £243,146.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 47% pricier in Saffron Walden (£784,212 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 Saffron Walden at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Haverhill: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Saffron Walden.
Haverhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saffron Walden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Haverhill | Saffron Walden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 7 |
| Primary | 7 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Saffron Walden enjoy 386.2 Mbps on average, while Haverhill lags behind at 375.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Haverhill and 93.9% in Saffron Walden. Gigabit availability stands at 70.4% in Haverhill and 73.7% in Saffron Walden.
Saffron Walden is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (386 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Saffron Walden is band C (score 74.6), ahead of Haverhill's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Haverhill and £1,176 in Saffron Walden. 62% of homes in Haverhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.4% in Saffron Walden.
Saffron Walden has more energy-efficient housing — 73.4% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Haverhill has a population of 26,704 while Saffron Walden has 16,609. Median household income is £36,577.5 in Saffron Walden and £33,326 in Haverhill. The median age is 44.2 in Haverhill and 44.2 in Saffron Walden. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Haverhill and 62.7% in Saffron Walden.
| Indicator | Haverhill | Saffron Walden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,704 | 16,609 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,326 | £36,577.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 62.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 42.2% |
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