Hethersett vs Mulbarton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hethersett is about 10% cheaper on average. Hethersett has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Mulbarton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hethersett
£314,918
Mulbarton
£349,800
Crime Rate
Hethersett
42.0
Mulbarton
42.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hethersett
66.7%
Mulbarton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hethersett
242.1
Mulbarton
182
EPC Rating
Hethersett
69.9
Mulbarton
70.2
Median Income
Hethersett
£30,994
Mulbarton
£32,094
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Hethersett more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,918 versus £349,800 in Mulbarton. The most affordable entry point in Hethersett is a flat at £185,000, while in Mulbarton it is a flat at £153,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Hethersett (£185,000 vs £153,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mulbarton prices grew faster — 43% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 42 offences per 1,000 people, Hethersett is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Mulbarton's 42.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hethersett is violent-crime, while in Mulbarton 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 Mulbarton: 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.
Mulbarton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hethersett | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hethersett enjoy 242.1 Mbps on average, while Mulbarton lags behind at 182.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Hethersett and 86.4% in Mulbarton. Gigabit availability stands at 41.2% in Hethersett and 25.5% in Mulbarton.
Hethersett is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (242 vs 182 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Mulbarton is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Hethersett's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Hethersett and £1,299 in Mulbarton. 59% of homes in Hethersett have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Mulbarton.
Mulbarton has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hethersett has a population of 7,018 while Mulbarton has 3,807. Median household income is £32,094 in Mulbarton and £30,994.3 in Hethersett. The median age is 47.7 in Hethersett and 47.9 in Mulbarton. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Hethersett and 57.2% in Mulbarton.
| Indicator | Hethersett | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,018 | 3,807 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,994.3 | £32,094 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.5% | 29.7% |
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