Martham vs Spixworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Martham offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Spixworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Martham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Martham
£278,208
Spixworth
£320,509
Crime Rate
Martham
96.9
Spixworth
34.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Martham
100.0%
Spixworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Martham
151.1
Spixworth
204.6
EPC Rating
Martham
65.8
Spixworth
67.4
Median Income
Martham
£27,114
Spixworth
£28,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Martham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £278,208 versus £320,509 in Spixworth. The most affordable entry point in Martham is a flat at £110,000, while in Spixworth it is a semi-detached at £232,462.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Spixworth (£358,825 vs £291,796).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spixworth prices grew faster — 46% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 34.8 offences per 1,000 people, Spixworth is the safer of the two – 178% lower than Martham's 96.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Martham 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Martham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Spixworth.
Martham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Martham | Spixworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Spixworth enjoy 204.6 Mbps on average, while Martham lags behind at 151.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Martham and 85.5% in Spixworth. Gigabit availability stands at 18.5% in Martham and 31.5% in Spixworth.
Spixworth is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (205 vs 151 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Spixworth is band D (score 67.4), ahead of Martham's band D (score 65.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,438 in Martham and £1,466 in Spixworth. 49.4% of homes in Martham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52% in Spixworth.
Spixworth has more energy-efficient housing — 52% reach band C or above, vs 49.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Martham has a population of 3,633 while Spixworth has 3,418. Median household income is £28,210.5 in Spixworth and £27,114 in Martham. The median age is 50.1 in Martham and 51.2 in Spixworth. Employment rates stand at 48.2% in Martham and 51.7% in Spixworth.
| Indicator | Martham | Spixworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,633 | 3,418 |
| Median Age | 50.1 | 51.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,114 | £28,210.5 |
| Employment Rate | 48.2% | 51.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.2% | 26.8% |
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