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Monkton Heathfield vs Norton Fitzwarren

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Norton Fitzwarren is about 17% cheaper on average. Monkton Heathfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Norton Fitzwarren edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Monkton Heathfield

£308,030

Norton Fitzwarren

£264,130

Crime Rate

Monkton Heathfield

82.6

Norton Fitzwarren

83.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Monkton Heathfield

50.0%

Norton Fitzwarren

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Monkton Heathfield

459.6

Norton Fitzwarren

459.6

EPC Rating

Monkton Heathfield

68.4

Norton Fitzwarren

68.4

Median Income

Monkton Heathfield

£28,807

Norton Fitzwarren

£28,807

The average house price in Norton Fitzwarren is £264,130, which is 17% less than Monkton Heathfield at £308,030. The most affordable entry point in Monkton Heathfield is a flat at £183,750, while in Norton Fitzwarren it is a flat at £149,071.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Monkton Heathfield (£183,750 vs £149,071).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Norton Fitzwarren prices grew faster — 41% vs 8%.

Crime is lower in Monkton Heathfield (82.6 per 1,000) compared to Norton Fitzwarren (83.3 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Monkton Heathfield is violent-crime, while in Norton Fitzwarren it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Norton Fitzwarren has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Monkton Heathfield. Monkton Heathfield has 2 schools in total, while Norton Fitzwarren has 1.

Monkton Heathfield School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Norton Fitzwarren School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricMonkton HeathfieldNorton Fitzwarren
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands50%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Monkton Heathfield offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 459.6 Mbps in Norton Fitzwarren. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Monkton Heathfield and 96.5% in Norton Fitzwarren. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Monkton Heathfield and 90.8% in Norton Fitzwarren.

Monkton Heathfield is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (460 vs 460 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Monkton Heathfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Norton Fitzwarren. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Monkton Heathfield and £1,363 in Norton Fitzwarren. 57.9% of homes in Monkton Heathfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Norton Fitzwarren.

Monkton Heathfield has more energy-efficient housing — 57.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,807 in Monkton Heathfield and £28,807 in Norton Fitzwarren. The median age is 47.3 in Monkton Heathfield and 47.3 in Norton Fitzwarren. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Monkton Heathfield and 56.8% in Norton Fitzwarren. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Monkton Heathfield versus 67.6% in Norton Fitzwarren.

IndicatorMonkton HeathfieldNorton Fitzwarren
Population3,9093,770
Median Age47.347.3
Median Household Income£28,807£28,807
Employment Rate56.8%56.8%
Owner Occupied67.6%67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%30.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Monkton Heathfield and Norton Fitzwarren?
Monkton Heathfield and Norton Fitzwarren are approximately 3.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Monkton Heathfield or Norton Fitzwarren?
Norton Fitzwarren is cheaper, with an average house price of £264,130.
Is Monkton Heathfield or Norton Fitzwarren safer?
Monkton Heathfield has the lower crime rate at 82.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Monkton Heathfield or Norton Fitzwarren?
Norton Fitzwarren has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Monkton Heathfield or Norton Fitzwarren?
Monkton Heathfield has faster average broadband at 459.6 Mbps.

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