Brundall vs Bungay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bungay is about 17% cheaper on average. Brundall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brundall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brundall
£370,524
Bungay
£316,318
Crime Rate
Brundall
35.6
Bungay
61.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brundall
100.0%
Bungay
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brundall
206.4
Bungay
310.2
EPC Rating
Brundall
69.2
Bungay
69.4
Median Income
Brundall
£29,277
Bungay
£31,583
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Bungay more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £316,318 versus £370,524 in Brundall. The most affordable entry point in Brundall is a flat at £209,750, while in Bungay it is a flat at £153,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Brundall (£209,750 vs £153,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brundall prices grew faster — 39% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Brundall (35.6 per 1,000) compared to Bungay (61.1 per 1,000), a 72% difference. The most common crime category in Brundall is violent-crime, while in Bungay 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Brundall: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bungay.
Brundall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bungay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brundall | Bungay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bungay enjoy 310.2 Mbps on average, while Brundall lags behind at 206.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Brundall and 83.1% in Bungay. Gigabit availability stands at 31.2% in Brundall and 57.4% in Bungay.
Bungay is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (310 vs 206 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bungay is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Brundall's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,261 in Brundall and £1,312 in Bungay. 58.7% of homes in Brundall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Bungay.
Bungay has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brundall has a population of 4,378 while Bungay has 5,012. Median household income is £31,582.5 in Bungay and £29,276.5 in Brundall. The median age is 47.5 in Brundall and 48.4 in Bungay. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Brundall and 54.6% in Bungay.
| Indicator | Brundall | Bungay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,378 | 5,012 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 48.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,276.5 | £31,582.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 29.8% |
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