Bungay vs Long Stratton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Long Stratton offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Long Stratton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bungay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bungay
£316,318
Long Stratton
£246,406
Crime Rate
Bungay
61.1
Long Stratton
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bungay
100.0%
Long Stratton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bungay
310.2
Long Stratton
264.2
EPC Rating
Bungay
69.4
Long Stratton
69.7
Median Income
Bungay
£31,583
Long Stratton
£33,815
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Long Stratton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £246,406 versus £316,318 in Bungay. The most affordable entry point in Bungay is a flat at £153,833, while in Long Stratton it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Bungay (£366,201 vs £298,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bungay prices grew faster — 38% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 42 offences per 1,000 people, Long Stratton 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 Long Stratton 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 favours Bungay: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Long Stratton.
Bungay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Stratton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bungay | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bungay enjoy 310.2 Mbps on average, while Long Stratton lags behind at 264.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.1% of premises in Bungay and 84% in Long Stratton. Gigabit availability stands at 57.4% in Bungay and 46.3% in Long Stratton.
Bungay is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (310 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Long Stratton is band C (score 69.7), ahead of Bungay's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Bungay and £1,310 in Long Stratton. 59.7% of homes in Bungay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Long Stratton.
Bungay has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bungay has a population of 5,012 while Long Stratton has 5,218. Median household income is £33,815 in Long Stratton and £31,582.5 in Bungay. The median age is 48.4 in Bungay and 47.1 in Long Stratton. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Bungay and 57.8% in Long Stratton.
| Indicator | Bungay | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,012 | 5,218 |
| Median Age | 48.4 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,582.5 | £33,815 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 32% |
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