Attleborough vs Mulbarton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Attleborough is about 5% cheaper on average. Mulbarton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Mulbarton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Mulbarton
£349,800
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Mulbarton
42.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Mulbarton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Mulbarton
182
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Mulbarton
70.2
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Mulbarton
£32,094
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Attleborough is £331,451, which is 5% less than Mulbarton at £349,800. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Mulbarton it is a flat at £153,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Mulbarton (£153,000 vs £112,050).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mulbarton prices grew faster — 43% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Mulbarton (42.3 per 1,000) compared to Attleborough (66 per 1,000), a 56% difference. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Mulbarton 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 EnglandMulbarton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Attleborough. Attleborough has 3 schools in total, while Mulbarton has 1.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mulbarton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Attleborough | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Attleborough offers faster average downloads at 394.2 Mbps, compared to 182.0 Mbps in Mulbarton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 86.4% in Mulbarton. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 25.5% in Mulbarton.
Attleborough is the faster of the two by 117% on average download speed (394 vs 182 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Mulbarton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Attleborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Attleborough and £1,299 in Mulbarton. 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Mulbarton.
Mulbarton has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,094 in Mulbarton and £28,795 in Attleborough. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 47.9 in Mulbarton. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 57.2% in Mulbarton. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Attleborough versus 75.1% in Mulbarton.
| Indicator | Attleborough | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 3,807 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £32,094 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 29.7% |
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