Hemsby vs Stalham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hemsby offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Stalham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stalham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hemsby
£246,052
Stalham
£256,365
Crime Rate
Hemsby
97.1
Stalham
41.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hemsby
0.0%
Stalham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hemsby
151.1
Stalham
150.2
EPC Rating
Hemsby
65.8
Stalham
67.4
Median Income
Hemsby
£27,114
Stalham
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Hemsby is £246,052, which is 4% less than Stalham at £256,365. The most affordable entry point in Hemsby is a flat at £125,000, while in Stalham it is a flat at £144,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Hemsby (£233,400 vs £195,375).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hemsby prices grew faster — 87% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Stalham (41.7 per 1,000) compared to Hemsby (97.1 per 1,000), a 133% difference. The most common crime category in Hemsby is violent-crime, while in Stalham 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 EnglandStalham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Hemsby. Hemsby has 2 schools in total, while Stalham has 3.
Hemsby School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stalham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hemsby | Stalham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hemsby offers faster average downloads at 151.1 Mbps, compared to 150.2 Mbps in Stalham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Hemsby and 86.1% in Stalham. Gigabit availability stands at 18.5% in Hemsby and 18.7% in Stalham.
Hemsby is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (151 vs 150 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Stalham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.4 (band D) versus 65.8 (band D) in Hemsby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,438 in Hemsby and £1,466 in Stalham. 49.4% of homes in Hemsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Stalham.
Stalham has more energy-efficient housing — 52% reach band C or above, vs 49.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,210.5 in Stalham and £27,114 in Hemsby. The median age is 50.1 in Hemsby and 51.2 in Stalham. Employment rates stand at 48.2% in Hemsby and 51.7% in Stalham. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Hemsby versus 72.9% in Stalham.
| Indicator | Hemsby | Stalham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,724 | 3,383 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 51.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,114 | £28,210.5 |
| Employment Rate | 48.2% | 51.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.2% | 26.8% |
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