Attleborough vs Thetford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Thetford is about 18% cheaper on average. Thetford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Thetford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Thetford
£282,030
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Thetford
49.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Thetford
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Thetford
338.6
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Thetford
69.9
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Thetford
£29,758
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Thetford is £282,030, which is 18% less than Attleborough at £331,451. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Thetford it is a flat at £143,414.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Attleborough (£422,213 vs £344,177).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Attleborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Thetford (49.7 per 1,000) compared to Attleborough (66 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Thetford 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 EnglandThetford has 71.4% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Attleborough. Attleborough has 3 schools in total, while Thetford has 9.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thetford School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Attleborough | Thetford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Attleborough offers faster average downloads at 394.2 Mbps, compared to 338.6 Mbps in Thetford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 92.4% in Thetford. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 60.4% in Thetford.
Attleborough is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (394 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Thetford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Attleborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Attleborough and £1,284 in Thetford. 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Thetford.
Thetford has more energy-efficient housing — 59.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,757.5 in Thetford and £28,795 in Attleborough. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 45.8 in Thetford. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 58.1% in Thetford. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Attleborough versus 63.6% in Thetford.
| Indicator | Attleborough | Thetford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 25,502 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £29,757.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 25.8% |
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