Bungay vs Gorleston-on-Sea

Property in Bungay commands an average of £316,318, compared with £224,990 in Gorleston On Sea – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Bungay is a flat at £153,833, while in Gorleston On Sea it is a flat at £124,287.

Bungay has a crime rate of 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59% lower than Gorleston On Sea at 96.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bungay 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.

Families may prefer Bungay, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Gorleston On Sea. There are 3 schools in Bungay and 9 in Gorleston On Sea.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 452.8 Mbps in Gorleston On Sea and 310.2 Mbps in Bungay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.1% of premises in Bungay and 97.8% in Gorleston On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 57.4% in Bungay and 89% in Gorleston On Sea.

→Gorleston On Sea is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (453 vs 310 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bungay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Gorleston On Sea averages 68.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Bungay and £1,286 in Gorleston On Sea. 59.7% of homes in Bungay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Gorleston On Sea.

→Bungay has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,582.5 in Bungay and £30,448.3 in Gorleston On Sea. The median age is 48.4 in Bungay and 47.7 in Gorleston On Sea. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Bungay versus 67.9% in Gorleston On Sea. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Bungay and 53% in Gorleston On Sea.

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