Brundall vs Mulbarton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Mulbarton offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Brundall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brundall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brundall
£370,524
Mulbarton
£349,800
Crime Rate
Brundall
35.6
Mulbarton
42.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brundall
100.0%
Mulbarton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brundall
206.4
Mulbarton
182
EPC Rating
Brundall
69.2
Mulbarton
70.2
Median Income
Brundall
£29,277
Mulbarton
£32,094
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Mulbarton is £349,800, which is 6% less than Brundall at £370,524. The most affordable entry point in Brundall is a flat at £209,750, while in Mulbarton it is a flat at £153,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Brundall (£209,750 vs £153,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mulbarton prices grew faster — 43% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 35.6 offences per 1,000 people, Brundall is the safer of the two – 19% lower than Mulbarton's 42.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brundall is violent-crime, while in Mulbarton 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 EnglandBrundall has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Mulbarton. Brundall has 1 schools in total, while Mulbarton has 1.
Brundall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mulbarton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brundall | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brundall offers faster average downloads at 206.4 Mbps, compared to 182.0 Mbps in Mulbarton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Brundall and 86.4% in Mulbarton. Gigabit availability stands at 31.2% in Brundall and 25.5% in Mulbarton.
Brundall is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (206 vs 182 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Mulbarton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Brundall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,261 in Brundall and £1,299 in Mulbarton. 58.7% of homes in Brundall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Mulbarton.
Mulbarton has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,094 in Mulbarton and £29,276.5 in Brundall. The median age is 47.5 in Brundall and 47.9 in Mulbarton. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Brundall and 57.2% in Mulbarton. Owner-occupancy is 69.4% in Brundall versus 75.1% in Mulbarton.
| Indicator | Brundall | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,378 | 3,807 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,276.5 | £32,094 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 29.7% |
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