Horsford vs Stalham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stalham wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Horsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Horsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Horsford
£320,739
Stalham
£256,365
Crime Rate
Horsford
35.7
Stalham
41.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Horsford
100.0%
Stalham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Horsford
204.6
Stalham
150.2
EPC Rating
Horsford
67.4
Stalham
67.4
Median Income
Horsford
£28,211
Stalham
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £256,365, Stalham undercuts Horsford (£320,739) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Horsford is a terraced at £206,000, while in Stalham it is a flat at £144,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Horsford (£397,250 vs £295,955).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stalham prices grew faster — 38% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Horsford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 35.7 per 1,000 versus 41.7 per 1,000 in Stalham. The most common crime category in Horsford is violent-crime, while in Stalham 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 Stalham, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Horsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stalham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Horsford | Stalham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Horsford averages 204.6 Mbps – ahead of Stalham's 150.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.5% of premises in Horsford and 86.1% in Stalham. Gigabit availability stands at 31.5% in Horsford and 18.7% in Stalham.
Horsford is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (205 vs 150 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Horsford, scoring 67.4 on average (band D) compared to 67.4 (band D) in Stalham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Horsford and £1,466 in Stalham. 52% of homes in Horsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Stalham.
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 Stalham. The median age is 51.2 in Horsford and 51.2 in Stalham. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Horsford and 51.7% in Stalham. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Horsford versus 72.9% in Stalham. Horsford has a population of 4,396 and Stalham has 3,383.
| Indicator | Horsford | Stalham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,396 | 3,383 |
| 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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