Hethersett vs Norwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hethersett offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Hethersett has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Norwich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hethersett
£314,918
Norwich
£315,961
Crime Rate
Hethersett
42.0
Norwich
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hethersett
66.7%
Norwich
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Hethersett
242.1
Norwich
459.6
EPC Rating
Hethersett
69.9
Norwich
70.5
Median Income
Hethersett
£30,994
Norwich
£29,868
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Hethersett more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,918 versus £315,961 in Norwich. The most affordable entry point in Hethersett is a flat at £185,000, while in Norwich it is a flat at £167,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Norwich (£258,722 vs £224,262).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Norwich prices grew faster — 23% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 42 offences per 1,000 people, Hethersett is the safer of the two – 160% lower than Norwich's 109.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hethersett is violent-crime, while in Norwich 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 Norwich: 87.8% 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.
Norwich School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 65 schools (53 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hethersett | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 65 |
| Primary | 2 | 53 |
| Secondary | 1 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Norwich enjoy 459.6 Mbps on average, while Hethersett lags behind at 242.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Hethersett and 98.6% in Norwich. Gigabit availability stands at 41.2% in Hethersett and 89.8% in Norwich.
Norwich is the faster of the two by 90% on average download speed (460 vs 242 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Norwich is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Hethersett's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Hethersett and £1,190 in Norwich. 59% of homes in Hethersett have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Norwich.
Norwich has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 59% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hethersett has a population of 7,018 while Norwich has 200,492. Median household income is £30,994.3 in Hethersett and £29,867.5 in Norwich. The median age is 47.7 in Hethersett and 44.1 in Norwich. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Hethersett and 55.5% in Norwich.
| Indicator | Hethersett | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,018 | 200,492 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,994.3 | £29,867.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.5% | 30.8% |
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