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Brundall vs Gorleston-on-Sea

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Gorleston On Sea wins on house prices with a 65% gap. Brundall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brundall edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brundall

£370,524

Gorleston-on-Sea

£224,990

Crime Rate

Brundall

35.6

Gorleston-on-Sea

96.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brundall

100.0%

Gorleston-on-Sea

85.7%

Avg Download Speed

Brundall

206.4

Gorleston-on-Sea

452.8

EPC Rating

Brundall

69.2

Gorleston-on-Sea

68.9

Median Income

Brundall

£29,277

Gorleston-on-Sea

£30,448

At £224,990, Gorleston On Sea undercuts Brundall (£370,524) by around 65% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brundall is a flat at £209,750, while in Gorleston On Sea it is a flat at £124,287.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 69% pricier in Brundall (£209,750 vs £124,287).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Gorleston On Sea prices grew faster — 43% vs 39%.

Residents of Brundall experience less crime overall, with a rate of 35.6 per 1,000 versus 96.9 per 1,000 in Gorleston On Sea. The most common crime category in Brundall is violent-crime, while in Gorleston On Sea it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 1 schools in Brundall, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gorleston On Sea, which has 9 schools, the figure is 85.7%.

Brundall School Inspection Breakdown

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

Gorleston-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrundallGorleston-on-Sea
Total Schools19
Primary17
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%85.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Gorleston On Sea averages 452.8 Mbps – ahead of Brundall's 206.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Brundall and 97.8% in Gorleston On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 31.2% in Brundall and 89% in Gorleston On Sea.

Gorleston On Sea is the faster of the two by 119% on average download speed (453 vs 206 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Brundall leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Gorleston On Sea averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,261 in Brundall and £1,286 in Gorleston On Sea. 58.7% of homes in Brundall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Gorleston On Sea.

Brundall has more energy-efficient housing — 58.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,448.3 in Gorleston On Sea and £29,276.5 in Brundall. The median age is 47.5 in Brundall and 47.7 in Gorleston On Sea. Owner-occupancy is 69.4% in Brundall versus 67.9% in Gorleston On Sea. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Brundall and 53% in Gorleston On Sea.

IndicatorBrundallGorleston-on-Sea
Population4,37824,474
Median Age47.547.7
Median Household Income£29,276.5£30,448.3
Employment Rate53.2%53%
Owner Occupied69.4%67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified22.8%25.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brundall and Gorleston On Sea?
Brundall and Gorleston On Sea are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brundall or Gorleston On Sea?
Gorleston On Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £224,990.
Is Brundall or Gorleston On Sea safer?
Brundall has the lower crime rate at 35.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brundall or Gorleston On Sea?
Brundall has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brundall or Gorleston On Sea?
Gorleston On Sea has faster average broadband at 452.8 Mbps.

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