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Brandon (West Suffolk) vs Red Lodge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Brandon (west Suffolk) is about 1% cheaper on average. For families, Brandon (west Suffolk) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brandon (West Suffolk)

£282,030

Red Lodge

£285,052

Crime Rate

Brandon (West Suffolk)

33.7

Red Lodge

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brandon (West Suffolk)

100.0%

Red Lodge

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brandon (West Suffolk)

314.5

Red Lodge

312.8

EPC Rating

Brandon (West Suffolk)

69.3

Red Lodge

71.2

Median Income

Brandon (West Suffolk)

£29,858

Red Lodge

£31,962

Buyers will find Brandon (west Suffolk) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £282,030 versus £285,052 in Red Lodge. The most affordable entry point in Brandon (west Suffolk) is a flat at £143,414, while in Red Lodge it is a flat at £177,604.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Red Lodge (£246,940 vs £184,880).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brandon (west Suffolk) prices grew faster — 29% vs 7%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Brandon (west Suffolk) and Red Lodge at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Brandon (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Red Lodge School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrandon (West Suffolk)Red Lodge
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Brandon (west Suffolk) enjoy 314.5 Mbps on average, while Red Lodge lags behind at 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 92% in Red Lodge. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 54% in Red Lodge.

Brandon (west Suffolk) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (315 vs 313 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Red Lodge is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Brandon (west Suffolk)'s band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Brandon (west Suffolk) and £1,224 in Red Lodge. 57.4% of homes in Brandon (west Suffolk) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Red Lodge.

Red Lodge has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Brandon (west Suffolk) has a population of 9,218 while Red Lodge has 5,771. Median household income is £31,962 in Red Lodge and £29,858.3 in Brandon (west Suffolk). The median age is 46.5 in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 44.5 in Red Lodge. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 61.5% in Red Lodge.

IndicatorBrandon (West Suffolk)Red Lodge
Population9,2185,771
Median Age46.544.5
Median Household Income£29,858.3£31,962
Employment Rate56.6%61.5%
Owner Occupied64.7%64.1%
Degree-Level Qualified25%31.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brandon (west Suffolk) and Red Lodge?
Brandon (west Suffolk) and Red Lodge are approximately 11.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brandon (west Suffolk) or Red Lodge?
Brandon (west Suffolk) is cheaper, with an average house price of £282,030.
Is Brandon (west Suffolk) or Red Lodge safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Brandon (west Suffolk) or Red Lodge?
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 Red Lodge?
Brandon (west Suffolk) has faster average broadband at 314.5 Mbps.

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