Brundall vs Gorleston-on-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf 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.
| Metric | Brundall | Gorleston-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brundall | Gorleston-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,378 | 24,474 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,276.5 | £30,448.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 25.9% |
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