Horsford vs Poringland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Horsford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Horsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Horsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Horsford
£320,739
Poringland
£333,063
Crime Rate
Horsford
35.7
Poringland
41.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Horsford
100.0%
Poringland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Horsford
204.6
Poringland
182
EPC Rating
Horsford
67.4
Poringland
70.2
Median Income
Horsford
£28,211
Poringland
£32,094
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £320,739, Horsford undercuts Poringland (£333,063) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Horsford is a terraced at £206,000, while in Poringland it is a flat at £166,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Poringland (£263,545 vs £206,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horsford prices grew faster — 27% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHorsford has a crime rate of 35.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than Poringland at 41.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Horsford is violent-crime, while in Poringland 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Horsford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Poringland, 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.
Poringland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Horsford | Poringland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Horsford averages 204.6 Mbps – ahead of Poringland's 182.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.5% of premises in Horsford and 86.4% in Poringland. Gigabit availability stands at 31.5% in Horsford and 25.5% in Poringland.
Horsford is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (205 vs 182 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Poringland, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band D) in Horsford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Horsford and £1,299 in Poringland. 52% of homes in Horsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Poringland.
Poringland has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 52% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,094 in Poringland and £28,210.5 in Horsford. The median age is 51.2 in Horsford and 47.9 in Poringland. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Horsford and 57.2% in Poringland. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Horsford versus 75.1% in Poringland. Horsford has a population of 4,396 and Poringland has 7,105.
| Indicator | Horsford | Poringland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,396 | 7,105 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,210.5 | £32,094 |
| Employment Rate | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 29.7% |
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