Hemsby vs Martham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hemsby is about 12% cheaper on average. Martham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Martham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hemsby
£246,052
Martham
£278,208
Crime Rate
Hemsby
97.1
Martham
96.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hemsby
0.0%
Martham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hemsby
151.1
Martham
151.1
EPC Rating
Hemsby
65.8
Martham
65.8
Median Income
Hemsby
£27,114
Martham
£27,114
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Hemsby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £246,052 versus £278,208 in Martham. The most affordable entry point in Hemsby is a flat at £125,000, while in Martham it is a flat at £110,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Hemsby (£125,000 vs £110,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hemsby prices grew faster — 87% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 96.9 offences per 1,000 people, Martham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Hemsby's 97.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hemsby is violent-crime, while in Martham 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Martham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Hemsby.
Hemsby School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Martham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hemsby | Martham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hemsby enjoy 151.1 Mbps on average, while Martham lags behind at 151.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Hemsby and 89.7% in Martham. Gigabit availability stands at 18.5% in Hemsby and 18.5% in Martham.
Hemsby is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (151 vs 151 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hemsby is band D (score 65.8), ahead of Martham's band D (score 65.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,438 in Hemsby and £1,438 in Martham. 49.4% of homes in Hemsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.4% in Martham.
Hemsby has more energy-efficient housing — 49.4% reach band C or above, vs 49.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hemsby has a population of 5,724 while Martham has 3,633. Median household income is £27,114 in Hemsby and £27,114 in Martham. The median age is 50.1 in Hemsby and 50.1 in Martham. Employment rates stand at 48.2% in Hemsby and 48.2% in Martham.
| Indicator | Hemsby | Martham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,724 | 3,633 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 50.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,114 | £27,114 |
| Employment Rate | 48.2% | 48.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.2% | 22.2% |
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