Brandon (West Suffolk) vs Soham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Brandon (west Suffolk) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. 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
Soham
£297,677
Crime Rate
Brandon (West Suffolk)
33.7
Soham
67.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brandon (West Suffolk)
100.0%
Soham
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Brandon (West Suffolk)
314.5
Soham
400.6
EPC Rating
Brandon (West Suffolk)
69.3
Soham
71.2
Median Income
Brandon (West Suffolk)
£29,858
Soham
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £282,030, Brandon (west Suffolk) undercuts Soham (£297,677) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brandon (west Suffolk) is a flat at £143,414, while in Soham it is a flat at £146,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Soham (£236,331 vs £184,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Soham prices grew faster — 32% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBrandon (west Suffolk) has a crime rate of 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 99% lower than Soham at 67 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brandon (west Suffolk) is violent-crime, while in Soham 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 EnglandOf the 3 schools in Brandon (west Suffolk), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Soham, which has 4 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Brandon (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Soham School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brandon (West Suffolk) | Soham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Soham averages 400.6 Mbps – ahead of Brandon (west Suffolk)'s 314.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 92.2% in Soham. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 76.3% in Soham.
Soham is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (401 vs 315 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Soham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Brandon (west Suffolk) averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Brandon (west Suffolk) and £1,224 in Soham. 57.4% of homes in Brandon (west Suffolk) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Soham.
Soham has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,962 in Soham and £29,858.3 in Brandon (west Suffolk). The median age is 46.5 in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 44.5 in Soham. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Brandon (west Suffolk) versus 64.1% in Soham. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Brandon (west Suffolk) and 61.5% in Soham.
| Indicator | Brandon (West Suffolk) | Soham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,218 | 10,609 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,858.3 | £31,962 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 31.8% |
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