Heacham vs King's Lynn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in King's Lynn is about 8% cheaper on average. Heacham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Heacham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Heacham
£319,998
King's Lynn
£295,774
Crime Rate
Heacham
57.8
King's Lynn
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Heacham
100.0%
King's Lynn
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Heacham
288
King's Lynn
414.8
EPC Rating
Heacham
66
King's Lynn
68.1
Median Income
Heacham
£28,054
King's Lynn
£30,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in King's Lynn is £295,774, which is 8% less than Heacham at £319,998. The most affordable entry point in Heacham is a flat at £135,000, while in King's Lynn it is a flat at £118,015.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Heacham (£246,882 vs £208,542).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heacham prices grew faster — 52% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Heacham (57.8 per 1,000) compared to King's Lynn (57.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Heacham is violent-crime, while in King's Lynn 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 EnglandHeacham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.5% in King's Lynn. Heacham has 2 schools in total, while King's Lynn has 19.
Heacham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
King's Lynn School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Heacham | King's Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Primary | 2 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
King's Lynn offers faster average downloads at 414.8 Mbps, compared to 288.0 Mbps in Heacham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Heacham and 97.2% in King's Lynn. Gigabit availability stands at 51.1% in Heacham and 78% in King's Lynn.
King's Lynn is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (415 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in King's Lynn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.1 (band C) versus 66 (band D) in Heacham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,512 in Heacham and £1,382 in King's Lynn. 47.8% of homes in Heacham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.9% in King's Lynn.
King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn and £28,054 in Heacham. The median age is 50.9 in Heacham and 48 in King's Lynn. Employment rates stand at 50.2% in Heacham and 53.7% in King's Lynn. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Heacham versus 67% in King's Lynn.
| Indicator | Heacham | King's Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,307 | 47,604 |
| 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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