Bungay vs Norwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Norwich is about 0% cheaper on average. Bungay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bungay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bungay
£316,318
Norwich
£315,961
Crime Rate
Bungay
61.1
Norwich
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bungay
100.0%
Norwich
87.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bungay
310.2
Norwich
459.6
EPC Rating
Bungay
69.4
Norwich
70.5
Median Income
Bungay
£31,583
Norwich
£29,868
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Norwich more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £315,961 versus £316,318 in Bungay. The most affordable entry point in Bungay is a flat at £153,833, while in Norwich it is a flat at £167,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Norwich (£423,980 vs £366,201).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bungay prices grew faster — 38% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Bungay (61.1 per 1,000) compared to Norwich (109.2 per 1,000), a 79% difference. The most common crime category in Bungay is violent-crime, while in Norwich 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 87.8% in Norwich.
Bungay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Norwich School Inspection Breakdown
87.8% of 65 schools (53 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bungay | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 65 |
| Primary | 2 | 53 |
| Secondary | 1 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Norwich enjoy 459.6 Mbps on average, while Bungay lags behind at 310.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.1% of premises in Bungay and 98.6% in Norwich. Gigabit availability stands at 57.4% in Bungay and 89.8% in Norwich.
Norwich is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (460 vs 310 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Norwich is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Bungay's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Bungay and £1,190 in Norwich. 59.7% of homes in Bungay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Norwich.
Norwich has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bungay has a population of 5,012 while Norwich has 200,492. Median household income is £31,582.5 in Bungay and £29,867.5 in Norwich. The median age is 48.4 in Bungay and 44.1 in Norwich. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Bungay and 55.5% in Norwich.
| Indicator | Bungay | Norwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,012 | 200,492 |
| Median Age | 48.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,582.5 | £29,867.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 30.8% |
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