Bungay vs Cringleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bungay wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Cringleford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bungay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bungay
£316,318
Cringleford
£381,718
Crime Rate
Bungay
61.1
Cringleford
41.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bungay
100.0%
Cringleford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bungay
310.2
Cringleford
399.2
EPC Rating
Bungay
69.4
Cringleford
70.2
Median Income
Bungay
£31,583
Cringleford
£31,183
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £316,318, Bungay undercuts Cringleford (£381,718) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bungay is a flat at £153,833, while in Cringleford it is a flat at £138,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Cringleford (£307,472 vs £234,551).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bungay prices grew faster — 38% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Cringleford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.6 per 1,000 versus 61.1 per 1,000 in Bungay. The most common crime category in Bungay is violent-crime, while in Cringleford 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 Bungay, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cringleford, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bungay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cringleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bungay | Cringleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cringleford averages 399.2 Mbps – ahead of Bungay's 310.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.1% of premises in Bungay and 92.8% in Cringleford. Gigabit availability stands at 57.4% in Bungay and 76.7% in Cringleford.
Cringleford is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (399 vs 310 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cringleford, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Bungay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Bungay and £1,230 in Cringleford. 59.7% of homes in Bungay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.1% in Cringleford.
Cringleford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,582.5 in Bungay and £31,183.3 in Cringleford. The median age is 48.4 in Bungay and 45.1 in Cringleford. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Bungay and 56.3% in Cringleford. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Bungay versus 64.1% in Cringleford. Bungay has a population of 5,012 and Cringleford has 4,686.
| Indicator | Bungay | Cringleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,012 | 4,686 |
| Median Age | 48.4 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,582.5 | £31,183.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 31.2% |
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