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Hoveton and Wroxham vs Martham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Martham is about 72% cheaper on average. Hoveton And Wroxham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hoveton And Wroxham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Hoveton and Wroxham

£478,321

Martham

£278,208

Crime Rate

Hoveton and Wroxham

41.7

Martham

96.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Hoveton and Wroxham

100.0%

Martham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Hoveton and Wroxham

150.2

Martham

151.1

EPC Rating

Hoveton and Wroxham

67.4

Martham

65.8

Median Income

Hoveton and Wroxham

£28,211

Martham

£27,114

Buyers will find Martham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £278,208 versus £478,321 in Hoveton And Wroxham. The most affordable entry point in Hoveton And Wroxham is a flat at £180,000, while in Martham it is a flat at £110,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 99% pricier in Hoveton And Wroxham (£581,500 vs £291,796).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hoveton And Wroxham prices grew faster — 40% vs 37%.

Crime is lower in Hoveton And Wroxham (41.7 per 1,000) compared to Martham (96.9 per 1,000), a 132% difference. The most common crime category in Hoveton And Wroxham is violent-crime, while in Martham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Hoveton And Wroxham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Martham.

Hoveton and Wroxham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Martham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricHoveton and WroxhamMartham
Total Schools22
Primary11
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Martham enjoy 151.1 Mbps on average, while Hoveton And Wroxham lags behind at 150.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.1% of premises in Hoveton And Wroxham and 89.7% in Martham. Gigabit availability stands at 18.7% in Hoveton And Wroxham and 18.5% in Martham.

Martham is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (151 vs 150 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Hoveton And Wroxham is band D (score 67.4), ahead of Martham's band D (score 65.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,466 in Hoveton And Wroxham and £1,438 in Martham. 52% of homes in Hoveton And Wroxham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.4% in Martham.

Hoveton And Wroxham has more energy-efficient housing — 52% reach band C or above, vs 49.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Hoveton And Wroxham has a population of 3,620 while Martham has 3,633. Median household income is £28,210.5 in Hoveton And Wroxham and £27,114 in Martham. The median age is 51.2 in Hoveton And Wroxham and 50.1 in Martham. Employment rates stand at 51.7% in Hoveton And Wroxham and 48.2% in Martham.

IndicatorHoveton and WroxhamMartham
Population3,6203,633
Median Age51.250.1
Median Household Income£28,210.5£27,114
Employment Rate51.7%48.2%
Owner Occupied72.9%65.2%
Degree-Level Qualified26.8%22.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Hoveton And Wroxham and Martham?
Hoveton And Wroxham and Martham are approximately 9.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Hoveton And Wroxham or Martham?
Martham is cheaper, with an average house price of £278,208.
Is Hoveton And Wroxham or Martham safer?
Hoveton And Wroxham has the lower crime rate at 41.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Hoveton And Wroxham or Martham?
Hoveton And Wroxham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Hoveton And Wroxham or Martham?
Martham has faster average broadband at 151.1 Mbps.

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