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Healing vs Humberston and New Waltham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Humberston And New Waltham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Healing has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Healing edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Healing

£303,466

Humberston and New Waltham

£239,776

Crime Rate

Healing

118.1

Humberston and New Waltham

118.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Healing

100.0%

Humberston and New Waltham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Healing

405.5

Humberston and New Waltham

374.4

EPC Rating

Healing

71.1

Humberston and New Waltham

69.1

Median Income

Healing

£29,985

Humberston and New Waltham

£27,746

Property in Healing commands an average of £303,466, compared with £239,776 in Humberston And New Waltham – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Healing is a terraced at £165,090, while in Humberston And New Waltham it is a flat at £105,625.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Healing (£360,236 vs £292,653).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 32%.

Healing has a crime rate of 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Humberston And New Waltham at 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Healing is violent-crime, while in Humberston And New Waltham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Healing, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Humberston And New Waltham. There are 2 schools in Healing and 6 in Humberston And New Waltham.

Healing School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Humberston and New Waltham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricHealingHumberston and New Waltham
Total Schools26
Primary14
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 405.5 Mbps in Healing and 374.4 Mbps in Humberston And New Waltham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.9% of premises in Healing and 91% in Humberston And New Waltham. Gigabit availability stands at 80% in Healing and 71.4% in Humberston And New Waltham.

Healing is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (406 vs 374 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Healing leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Humberston And New Waltham averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,262 in Healing and £1,306 in Humberston And New Waltham. 63.8% of homes in Healing have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Humberston And New Waltham.

Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,984.5 in Healing and £27,746 in Humberston And New Waltham. The median age is 46 in Healing and 47.7 in Humberston And New Waltham. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Healing versus 65.7% in Humberston And New Waltham. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Healing and 49.9% in Humberston And New Waltham.

IndicatorHealingHumberston and New Waltham
Population3,20114,861
Median Age4647.7
Median Household Income£29,984.5£27,746
Employment Rate53.6%49.9%
Owner Occupied67.1%65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified25.5%21.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Healing and Humberston And New Waltham?
Healing and Humberston And New Waltham are approximately 6.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Healing or Humberston And New Waltham?
Humberston And New Waltham is cheaper, with an average house price of £239,776.
Is Healing or Humberston And New Waltham safer?
Healing has the lower crime rate at 118.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Healing or Humberston And New Waltham?
Healing has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Healing or Humberston And New Waltham?
Healing has faster average broadband at 405.5 Mbps.

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