Hethersett vs Long Stratton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Long Stratton is about 28% cheaper on average. Hethersett has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Long Stratton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hethersett
£314,918
Long Stratton
£246,406
Crime Rate
Hethersett
42.0
Long Stratton
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hethersett
66.7%
Long Stratton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hethersett
242.1
Long Stratton
264.2
EPC Rating
Hethersett
69.9
Long Stratton
69.7
Median Income
Hethersett
£30,994
Long Stratton
£33,815
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Long Stratton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £246,406 versus £314,918 in Hethersett. The most affordable entry point in Hethersett is a flat at £185,000, while in Long Stratton it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Hethersett (£383,832 vs £298,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hethersett prices grew faster — 21% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Hethersett (42 per 1,000) compared to Long Stratton (42 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Hethersett is violent-crime, while in Long Stratton 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 Long Stratton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Hethersett.
Hethersett School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Stratton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hethersett | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Long Stratton enjoy 264.2 Mbps on average, while Hethersett lags behind at 242.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Hethersett and 84% in Long Stratton. Gigabit availability stands at 41.2% in Hethersett and 46.3% in Long Stratton.
Long Stratton is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (264 vs 242 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hethersett is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Long Stratton's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Hethersett and £1,310 in Long Stratton. 59% of homes in Hethersett have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Long Stratton.
Hethersett has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hethersett has a population of 7,018 while Long Stratton has 5,218. Median household income is £33,815 in Long Stratton and £30,994.3 in Hethersett. The median age is 47.7 in Hethersett and 47.1 in Long Stratton. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Hethersett and 57.8% in Long Stratton.
| Indicator | Hethersett | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,018 | 5,218 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,994.3 | £33,815 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.5% | 32% |
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