Bungay vs Lowestoft
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Lowestoft wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Bungay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bungay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bungay
£316,318
Lowestoft
£240,161
Crime Rate
Bungay
61.1
Lowestoft
61.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bungay
100.0%
Lowestoft
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bungay
310.2
Lowestoft
470.7
EPC Rating
Bungay
69.4
Lowestoft
69.2
Median Income
Bungay
£31,583
Lowestoft
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Bungay commands an average of £316,318, compared with £240,161 in Lowestoft – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Bungay is a flat at £153,833, while in Lowestoft it is a flat at £129,295.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Bungay (£234,551 vs £172,818).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lowestoft prices grew faster — 41% 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 Lowestoft. The most common crime category in Bungay is violent-crime, while in Lowestoft 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 93.3% in Lowestoft. There are 3 schools in Bungay and 21 in Lowestoft.
Bungay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lowestoft School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bungay | Lowestoft |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 21 |
| Primary | 2 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 470.7 Mbps in Lowestoft and 310.2 Mbps in Bungay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.1% of premises in Bungay and 98.7% in Lowestoft. Gigabit availability stands at 57.4% in Bungay and 93.1% in Lowestoft.
Lowestoft is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (471 vs 310 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bungay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Lowestoft averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Bungay and £1,314 in Lowestoft. 59.7% of homes in Bungay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Lowestoft.
Lowestoft has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,582.5 in Bungay and £29,350 in Lowestoft. The median age is 48.4 in Bungay and 49.6 in Lowestoft. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Bungay versus 68.9% in Lowestoft. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Bungay and 51.5% in Lowestoft.
| Indicator | Bungay | Lowestoft |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,012 | 71,308 |
| Median Age | 48.4 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,582.5 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 27.6% |
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