Attleborough vs Long Stratton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Long Stratton is about 35% cheaper on average. Long Stratton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Long Stratton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Long Stratton
£246,406
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Long Stratton
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Long Stratton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Long Stratton
264.2
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Long Stratton
69.7
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Long Stratton
£33,815
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Long Stratton is £246,406, which is 35% less than Attleborough at £331,451. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Long Stratton it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Attleborough (£422,213 vs £298,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Attleborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Long Stratton (42 per 1,000) compared to Attleborough (66 per 1,000), a 57% difference. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Long Stratton 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 EnglandLong Stratton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Attleborough. Attleborough has 3 schools in total, while Long Stratton has 3.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Stratton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Attleborough | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Attleborough offers faster average downloads at 394.2 Mbps, compared to 264.2 Mbps in Long Stratton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 84% in Long Stratton. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 46.3% in Long Stratton.
Attleborough is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (394 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Long Stratton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.7 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Attleborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Attleborough and £1,310 in Long Stratton. 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Long Stratton.
Long Stratton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,815 in Long Stratton and £28,795 in Attleborough. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 47.1 in Long Stratton. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 57.8% in Long Stratton. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Attleborough versus 73.1% in Long Stratton.
| Indicator | Attleborough | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 5,218 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £33,815 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 32% |
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