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Horsford vs Spixworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Spixworth 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.

Of 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.

MetricHorsfordSpixworth
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorHorsfordSpixworth
Population4,3963,418
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 Spixworth?
Horsford and Spixworth are approximately 3.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Horsford or Spixworth?
Spixworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,509.
Is Horsford or Spixworth safer?
Spixworth has the lower crime rate at 34.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Horsford or Spixworth?
Horsford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Horsford or Spixworth?
Horsford has faster average broadband at 204.6 Mbps.

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