Hethersett vs Horsford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Hethersett is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Horsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Horsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hethersett
£314,918
Horsford
£320,739
Crime Rate
Hethersett
42.0
Horsford
35.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hethersett
66.7%
Horsford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hethersett
242.1
Horsford
204.6
EPC Rating
Hethersett
69.9
Horsford
67.4
Median Income
Hethersett
£30,994
Horsford
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Horsford commands an average of £320,739, compared with £314,918 in Hethersett – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Hethersett is a flat at £185,000, while in Horsford it is a terraced at £206,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Hethersett (£224,262 vs £206,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horsford prices grew faster — 27% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHorsford has a crime rate of 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18% lower than Hethersett at 42 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hethersett is violent-crime, while in Horsford 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Horsford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Hethersett. There are 3 schools in Hethersett and 1 in Horsford.
Hethersett School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Horsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hethersett | Horsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 242.1 Mbps in Hethersett and 204.6 Mbps in Horsford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Hethersett and 85.5% in Horsford. Gigabit availability stands at 41.2% in Hethersett and 31.5% in Horsford.
Hethersett is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (242 vs 205 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hethersett, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band D) in Horsford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Hethersett and £1,466 in Horsford. 59% of homes in Hethersett have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Horsford.
Hethersett has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,994.3 in Hethersett and £28,210.5 in Horsford. The median age is 47.7 in Hethersett and 51.2 in Horsford. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Hethersett and 51.7% in Horsford. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Hethersett versus 72.9% in Horsford. Hethersett has a population of 7,018 and Horsford has 4,396.
| Indicator | Hethersett | Horsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,018 | 4,396 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 51.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,994.3 | £28,210.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 51.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.5% | 26.8% |
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