Horsford vs Long Stratton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Long Stratton wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Horsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Horsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Horsford
£320,739
Long Stratton
£246,406
Crime Rate
Horsford
35.7
Long Stratton
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Horsford
100.0%
Long Stratton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Horsford
204.6
Long Stratton
264.2
EPC Rating
Horsford
67.4
Long Stratton
69.7
Median Income
Horsford
£28,211
Long Stratton
£33,815
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Horsford commands an average of £320,739, compared with £246,406 in Long Stratton – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Horsford is a terraced at £206,000, while in Long Stratton it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Horsford (£397,250 vs £298,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horsford prices grew faster — 27% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Horsford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 35.7 per 1,000 versus 42 per 1,000 in Long Stratton. The most common crime category in Horsford 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Horsford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Long Stratton. There are 1 schools in Horsford and 3 in Long Stratton.
Horsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Horsford | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 264.2 Mbps in Long Stratton and 204.6 Mbps in Horsford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.5% of premises in Horsford and 84% in Long Stratton. Gigabit availability stands at 31.5% in Horsford and 46.3% in Long Stratton.
Long Stratton is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (264 vs 205 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Long Stratton, scoring 69.7 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band D) in Horsford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Horsford and £1,310 in Long Stratton. 52% of homes in Horsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Long Stratton.
Long Stratton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,815 in Long Stratton and £28,210.5 in Horsford. The median age is 51.2 in Horsford and 47.1 in Long Stratton. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Horsford and 57.8% in Long Stratton. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Horsford versus 73.1% in Long Stratton. Horsford has a population of 4,396 and Long Stratton has 5,218.
| Indicator | Horsford | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,396 | 5,218 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,210.5 | £33,815 |
| Employment Rate | 51.7% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 32% |
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