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Horsford vs Hoveton and Wroxham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Horsford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Horsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Horsford edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Horsford

£320,739

Hoveton and Wroxham

£478,321

Crime Rate

Horsford

35.7

Hoveton and Wroxham

41.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Horsford

100.0%

Hoveton and Wroxham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Horsford

204.6

Hoveton and Wroxham

150.2

EPC Rating

Horsford

67.4

Hoveton and Wroxham

67.4

Median Income

Horsford

£28,211

Hoveton and Wroxham

£28,211

At £320,739, Horsford undercuts Hoveton And Wroxham (£478,321) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Horsford is a terraced at £206,000, while in Hoveton And Wroxham it is a flat at £180,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Hoveton And Wroxham (£581,500 vs £397,250).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hoveton And Wroxham prices grew faster — 40% vs 27%.

Horsford has a crime rate of 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than Hoveton And Wroxham at 41.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Horsford 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.

Of the 1 schools in Horsford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hoveton And Wroxham, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Horsford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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.

MetricHorsfordHoveton and Wroxham
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Horsford averages 204.6 Mbps – ahead of Hoveton And Wroxham's 150.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.5% of premises in Horsford and 86.1% in Hoveton And Wroxham. Gigabit availability stands at 31.5% in Horsford and 18.7% in Hoveton And Wroxham.

Horsford is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (205 vs 150 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Horsford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (D), while Hoveton And Wroxham averages 67.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Horsford and £1,466 in Hoveton And Wroxham. 52% of homes in Horsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Hoveton And Wroxham.

Horsford has more energy-efficient housing — 52% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,210.5 in Horsford and £28,210.5 in Hoveton And Wroxham. The median age is 51.2 in Horsford and 51.2 in Hoveton And Wroxham. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Horsford versus 72.9% in Hoveton And Wroxham. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Horsford and 51.7% in Hoveton And Wroxham.

IndicatorHorsfordHoveton and Wroxham
Population4,3963,620
Median Age51.251.2
Median Household Income£28,210.5£28,210.5
Employment Rate51.7%51.7%
Owner Occupied72.9%72.9%
Degree-Level Qualified26.8%26.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Horsford and Hoveton And Wroxham?
Horsford and Hoveton And Wroxham are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Horsford or Hoveton And Wroxham?
Horsford is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,739.
Is Horsford or Hoveton And Wroxham safer?
Horsford has the lower crime rate at 35.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Horsford or Hoveton And Wroxham?
Horsford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Horsford or Hoveton And Wroxham?
Horsford has faster average broadband at 204.6 Mbps.

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