Hethersett vs Watton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Watton wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Hethersett has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Watton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hethersett
£314,918
Watton
£242,330
Crime Rate
Hethersett
42.0
Watton
49.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hethersett
66.7%
Watton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hethersett
242.1
Watton
274.1
EPC Rating
Hethersett
69.9
Watton
69.1
Median Income
Hethersett
£30,994
Watton
£28,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Hethersett commands an average of £314,918, compared with £242,330 in Watton – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Hethersett is a flat at £185,000, while in Watton it is a flat at £91,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 103% pricier in Hethersett (£185,000 vs £91,167).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Watton prices grew faster — 27% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Hethersett experience less crime overall, with a rate of 42 per 1,000 versus 49.9 per 1,000 in Watton. The most common crime category in Hethersett is violent-crime, while in Watton 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 Watton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Hethersett. There are 3 schools in Hethersett and 3 in Watton.
Hethersett School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Watton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hethersett | Watton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 274.1 Mbps in Watton and 242.1 Mbps in Hethersett. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Hethersett and 87.3% in Watton. Gigabit availability stands at 41.2% in Hethersett and 48.2% in Watton.
Watton is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (274 vs 242 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hethersett, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Watton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Hethersett and £1,344 in Watton. 59% of homes in Hethersett have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Watton.
Hethersett has more energy-efficient housing — 59% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,994.3 in Hethersett and £28,795 in Watton. The median age is 47.7 in Hethersett and 47.4 in Watton. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Hethersett and 55.7% in Watton. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Hethersett versus 67% in Watton. Hethersett has a population of 7,018 and Watton has 11,549.
| Indicator | Hethersett | Watton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,018 | 11,549 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,994.3 | £28,795 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.5% | 23.1% |
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