Horsford vs Spixworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Spixworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Spixworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Horsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Horsford
£320,739
Spixworth
£320,509
Crime Rate
Horsford
35.7
Spixworth
34.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Horsford
100.0%
Spixworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Horsford
204.6
Spixworth
204.6
EPC Rating
Horsford
67.4
Spixworth
67.4
Median Income
Horsford
£28,211
Spixworth
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £320,509, Spixworth undercuts Horsford (£320,739) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Horsford is a terraced at £206,000, while in Spixworth it is a semi-detached at £232,462.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Spixworth (£262,875 vs £206,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spixworth prices grew faster — 46% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandSpixworth has a crime rate of 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Horsford at 35.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Horsford is violent-crime, while in Spixworth 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 Spixworth, 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.
Spixworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Horsford | Spixworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Horsford averages 204.6 Mbps – ahead of Spixworth's 204.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.5% of premises in Horsford and 85.5% in Spixworth. Gigabit availability stands at 31.5% in Horsford and 31.5% in Spixworth.
Horsford is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (205 vs 205 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Horsford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (D), while Spixworth averages 67.4 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Horsford and £1,466 in Spixworth. 52% of homes in Horsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Spixworth.
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 Spixworth. The median age is 51.2 in Horsford and 51.2 in Spixworth. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Horsford versus 72.9% in Spixworth. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Horsford and 51.7% in Spixworth.
| Indicator | Horsford | Spixworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,396 | 3,418 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 51.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,210.5 | £28,210.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.7% | 51.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 26.8% |
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