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Brandon (West Suffolk) vs Littleport

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Brandon (west Suffolk) is about 8% cheaper on average. Brandon (west Suffolk) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brandon (west Suffolk) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brandon (West Suffolk)

£282,030

Littleport

£305,580

Crime Rate

Brandon (West Suffolk)

33.7

Littleport

94.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brandon (West Suffolk)

100.0%

Littleport

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brandon (West Suffolk)

314.5

Littleport

430.7

EPC Rating

Brandon (West Suffolk)

69.3

Littleport

71

Median Income

Brandon (West Suffolk)

£29,858

Littleport

£31,725

Buyers will find Brandon (west Suffolk) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £282,030 versus £305,580 in Littleport. The most affordable entry point in Brandon (west Suffolk) is a flat at £143,414, while in Littleport it is a flat at £145,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Littleport (£251,270 vs £184,880).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Littleport prices grew faster — 38% vs 29%.

With 33.7 offences per 1,000 people, Brandon (west Suffolk) is the safer of the two – 180% lower than Littleport's 94.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brandon (west Suffolk) is violent-crime, while in Littleport it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Brandon (west Suffolk): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Littleport.

Brandon (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Littleport School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrandon (West Suffolk)Littleport
Total Schools33
Primary22
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Littleport enjoy 430.7 Mbps on average, while Brandon (west Suffolk) lags behind at 314.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 93.2% in Littleport. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 83.9% in Littleport.

Littleport is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (431 vs 315 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Littleport is band C (score 71), ahead of Brandon (west Suffolk)'s band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Brandon (west Suffolk) and £1,241 in Littleport. 57.4% of homes in Brandon (west Suffolk) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Littleport.

Littleport has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Brandon (west Suffolk) has a population of 9,218 while Littleport has 9,170. Median household income is £31,725 in Littleport and £29,858.3 in Brandon (west Suffolk). The median age is 46.5 in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 46.2 in Littleport. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 57.3% in Littleport.

IndicatorBrandon (West Suffolk)Littleport
Population9,2189,170
Median Age46.546.2
Median Household Income£29,858.3£31,725
Employment Rate56.6%57.3%
Owner Occupied64.7%67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified25%25.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brandon (west Suffolk) and Littleport?
Brandon (west Suffolk) and Littleport are approximately 13.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brandon (west Suffolk) or Littleport?
Brandon (west Suffolk) is cheaper, with an average house price of £282,030.
Is Brandon (west Suffolk) or Littleport safer?
Brandon (west Suffolk) has the lower crime rate at 33.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brandon (west Suffolk) or Littleport?
Brandon (west Suffolk) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brandon (west Suffolk) or Littleport?
Littleport has faster average broadband at 430.7 Mbps.

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