Bungay vs Halesworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bungay wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Bungay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bungay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bungay
£316,318
Halesworth
£362,012
Crime Rate
Bungay
61.1
Halesworth
61.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bungay
100.0%
Halesworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bungay
310.2
Halesworth
274.4
EPC Rating
Bungay
69.4
Halesworth
70
Median Income
Bungay
£31,583
Halesworth
£29,682
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Halesworth commands an average of £362,012, compared with £316,318 in Bungay – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Bungay is a flat at £153,833, while in Halesworth it is a flat at £166,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Halesworth (£413,594 vs £366,201).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halesworth prices grew faster — 39% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bungay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.1 per 1,000 versus 61.1 per 1,000 in Halesworth. The most common crime category in Bungay is violent-crime, while in Halesworth 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Bungay, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Halesworth. There are 3 schools in Bungay and 1 in Halesworth.
Bungay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halesworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bungay | Halesworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 310.2 Mbps in Bungay and 274.4 Mbps in Halesworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.1% of premises in Bungay and 88.6% in Halesworth. Gigabit availability stands at 57.4% in Bungay and 48% in Halesworth.
Bungay is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (310 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Halesworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Bungay averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Bungay and £1,334 in Halesworth. 59.7% of homes in Bungay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Halesworth.
Halesworth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,582.5 in Bungay and £29,681.5 in Halesworth. The median age is 48.4 in Bungay and 48.8 in Halesworth. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Bungay versus 71.4% in Halesworth. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Bungay and 54.8% in Halesworth.
| Indicator | Bungay | Halesworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,012 | 4,924 |
| Median Age | 48.4 | 48.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,582.5 | £29,681.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 28.8% |
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