Horsford vs Norwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Norwich wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Horsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Horsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Horsford
£320,739
Norwich
£315,961
Crime Rate
Horsford
35.7
Norwich
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Horsford
100.0%
Norwich
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Horsford
204.6
Norwich
459.6
EPC Rating
Horsford
67.4
Norwich
70.5
Median Income
Horsford
£28,211
Norwich
£29,868
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Horsford commands an average of £320,739, compared with £315,961 in Norwich – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Horsford is a terraced at £206,000, while in Norwich it is a flat at £167,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Norwich (£258,722 vs £206,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horsford prices grew faster — 27% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Horsford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 35.7 per 1,000 versus 109.2 per 1,000 in Norwich. The most common crime category in Horsford 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Horsford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.8% in Norwich. There are 1 schools in Horsford and 65 in Norwich.
Horsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Horsford | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 65 |
| Primary | 1 | 53 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.6 Mbps in Norwich and 204.6 Mbps in Horsford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.5% of premises in Horsford and 98.6% in Norwich. Gigabit availability stands at 31.5% in Horsford and 89.8% in Norwich.
Norwich is the faster of the two by 125% on average download speed (460 vs 205 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Norwich, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band D) in Horsford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Horsford and £1,190 in Norwich. 52% of homes in Horsford 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 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,867.5 in Norwich and £28,210.5 in Horsford. The median age is 51.2 in Horsford and 44.1 in Norwich. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Horsford and 55.5% in Norwich. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Horsford versus 59.6% in Norwich. Horsford has a population of 4,396 and Norwich has 200,492.
| Indicator | Horsford | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,396 | 200,492 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,210.5 | £29,867.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.7% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 30.8% |
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