Bungay vs Harleston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bungay is about 7% cheaper on average. Harleston has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bungay
£316,318
Harleston
£339,852
Crime Rate
Bungay
61.1
Harleston
42.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bungay
100.0%
Harleston
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bungay
310.2
Harleston
156
EPC Rating
Bungay
69.4
Harleston
69.9
Median Income
Bungay
£31,583
Harleston
£31,059
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Bungay is £316,318, which is 7% less than Harleston at £339,852. The most affordable entry point in Bungay is a flat at £153,833, while in Harleston it is a flat at £175,712.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Bungay (£234,551 vs £194,912).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harleston prices grew faster — 51% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 42.2 offences per 1,000 people, Harleston is the safer of the two – 45% lower than Bungay's 61.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bungay is violent-crime, while in Harleston 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bungay and Harleston. Bungay has 3 schools and Harleston has 1 schools.
Bungay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harleston School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bungay | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bungay offers faster average downloads at 310.2 Mbps, compared to 156.0 Mbps in Harleston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.1% of premises in Bungay and 86.5% in Harleston. Gigabit availability stands at 57.4% in Bungay and 20.2% in Harleston.
Bungay is the faster of the two by 99% on average download speed (310 vs 156 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Harleston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Bungay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Bungay and £1,326 in Harleston. 59.7% of homes in Bungay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Harleston.
Harleston has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,582.5 in Bungay and £31,059.3 in Harleston. The median age is 48.4 in Bungay and 48.2 in Harleston. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Bungay and 55.8% in Harleston. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Bungay versus 72% in Harleston.
| Indicator | Bungay | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,012 | 5,077 |
| Median Age | 48.4 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,582.5 | £31,059.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 29.9% |
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