Heacham vs Hunstanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Heacham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Heacham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Heacham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Heacham
£319,998
Hunstanton
£425,723
Crime Rate
Heacham
57.8
Hunstanton
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Heacham
100.0%
Hunstanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Heacham
288
Hunstanton
356.5
EPC Rating
Heacham
66
Hunstanton
68.1
Median Income
Heacham
£28,054
Hunstanton
£30,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £319,998, Heacham undercuts Hunstanton (£425,723) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Heacham is a flat at £135,000, while in Hunstanton it is a flat at £180,932.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Hunstanton (£543,458 vs £375,061).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heacham prices grew faster — 52% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHeacham has a crime rate of 57.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Hunstanton at 57.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Heacham is violent-crime, while in Hunstanton 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 EnglandOf the 2 schools in Heacham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hunstanton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Heacham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hunstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Heacham | Hunstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hunstanton averages 356.5 Mbps – ahead of Heacham's 288.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Heacham and 96.3% in Hunstanton. Gigabit availability stands at 51.1% in Heacham and 66.2% in Hunstanton.
Hunstanton is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (357 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hunstanton, scoring 68.1 on average (band C) compared to 66 (band D) in Heacham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,512 in Heacham and £1,382 in Hunstanton. 47.8% of homes in Heacham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.9% in Hunstanton.
Hunstanton has more energy-efficient housing — 52.9% reach band C or above, vs 47.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,060 in Hunstanton and £28,054 in Heacham. The median age is 50.9 in Heacham and 48 in Hunstanton. Employment rates stand at 50.2% in Heacham and 53.7% in Hunstanton. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Heacham versus 67% in Hunstanton. Heacham has a population of 4,307 and Hunstanton has 4,230.
| Indicator | Heacham | Hunstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,307 | 4,230 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £28,054 | £30,060 |
| Employment Rate | 50.2% | 53.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 23.3% |
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