Hethersett vs Hoveton and Wroxham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hethersett is about 34% cheaper on average. Hoveton And Wroxham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hoveton And Wroxham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hethersett
£314,918
Hoveton and Wroxham
£478,321
Crime Rate
Hethersett
42.0
Hoveton and Wroxham
41.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hethersett
66.7%
Hoveton and Wroxham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hethersett
242.1
Hoveton and Wroxham
150.2
EPC Rating
Hethersett
69.9
Hoveton and Wroxham
67.4
Median Income
Hethersett
£30,994
Hoveton and Wroxham
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Hethersett is £314,918, which is 34% less than Hoveton And Wroxham at £478,321. The most affordable entry point in Hethersett is a flat at £185,000, while in Hoveton And Wroxham it is a flat at £180,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Hoveton And Wroxham (£581,500 vs £383,832).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hoveton And Wroxham prices grew faster — 40% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Hoveton And Wroxham (41.7 per 1,000) compared to Hethersett (42 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Hethersett is violent-crime, while in Hoveton And Wroxham 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 EnglandHoveton And Wroxham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Hethersett. Hethersett has 3 schools in total, while Hoveton And Wroxham has 2.
Hethersett School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hoveton and Wroxham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hethersett | Hoveton and Wroxham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hethersett offers faster average downloads at 242.1 Mbps, compared to 150.2 Mbps in Hoveton And Wroxham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Hethersett and 86.1% in Hoveton And Wroxham. Gigabit availability stands at 41.2% in Hethersett and 18.7% in Hoveton And Wroxham.
Hethersett is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (242 vs 150 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hethersett are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 67.4 (band D) in Hoveton And Wroxham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Hethersett and £1,466 in Hoveton And Wroxham. 59% of homes in Hethersett have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Hoveton And Wroxham.
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 Hoveton And Wroxham. The median age is 47.7 in Hethersett and 51.2 in Hoveton And Wroxham. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Hethersett and 51.7% in Hoveton And Wroxham. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Hethersett versus 72.9% in Hoveton And Wroxham.
| Indicator | Hethersett | Hoveton and Wroxham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,018 | 3,620 |
| 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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