Berechurch vs Sudbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Sudbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. For families, Berechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berechurch
£371,691
Sudbury
£362,160
Crime Rate
Berechurch
80.4
Sudbury
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berechurch
100.0%
Sudbury
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Berechurch
422.5
Sudbury
352.7
EPC Rating
Berechurch
70
Sudbury
69.9
Median Income
Berechurch
£31,464
Sudbury
£32,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Berechurch commands an average of £371,691, compared with £362,160 in Sudbury – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Berechurch is a flat at £174,465, while in Sudbury it is a flat at £180,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Berechurch (£278,764 vs £254,726).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Berechurch prices grew faster — 22% vs -8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Berechurch and Sudbury at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Berechurch, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.5% in Sudbury. There are 2 schools in Berechurch and 8 in Sudbury.
Berechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sudbury School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berechurch | Sudbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 422.5 Mbps in Berechurch and 352.7 Mbps in Sudbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Berechurch and 94.3% in Sudbury. Gigabit availability stands at 81.6% in Berechurch and 65.6% in Sudbury.
Berechurch is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (423 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Berechurch, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Sudbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,151 in Berechurch and £1,277 in Sudbury. 61.9% of homes in Berechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Sudbury.
Berechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,217.3 in Sudbury and £31,464 in Berechurch. The median age is 41.8 in Berechurch and 45.7 in Sudbury. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Berechurch and 58.8% in Sudbury. Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Berechurch versus 66.3% in Sudbury. Berechurch has a population of 7,702 and Sudbury has 23,922.
| Indicator | Berechurch | Sudbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,702 | 23,922 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,464 | £32,217.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 27.9% |
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