Town comparison
Bury St Edmunds vs Elmswell
Which is better to live in? 8.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Elmswell is about 12% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Bury St Edmunds
£385,760
Elmswell
£343,399
Crime Rate
Bury St Edmunds
N/A
Elmswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bury St Edmunds
90.0%
Elmswell
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bury St Edmunds
470.8
Elmswell
254.2
EPC Rating
Bury St Edmunds
70.7
Elmswell
70.2
Median Income
Bury St Edmunds
£30,720
Elmswell
£30,244
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Elmswell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £343,399 versus £385,760 in Bury St Edmunds. The most affordable entry point in Bury St Edmunds is a flat at £192,657, while in Elmswell it is a flat at £124,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Bury St Edmunds (£192,657 vs £124,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elmswell prices grew faster — 43% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Bury St Edmunds and Elmswell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bury St Edmunds and Elmswell. Bury St Edmunds has 14 schools and Elmswell has 1 schools.
Bury St Edmunds School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elmswell School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bury St Edmunds | Elmswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bury St Edmunds enjoy 470.8 Mbps on average, while Elmswell lags behind at 254.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Bury St Edmunds and 90.7% in Elmswell. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Bury St Edmunds and 42.8% in Elmswell.
Bury St Edmunds is the faster of the two by 85% on average download speed (471 vs 254 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bury St Edmunds is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Elmswell's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,225 in Bury St Edmunds and £1,316 in Elmswell. 62.5% of homes in Bury St Edmunds have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Elmswell.
Bury St Edmunds has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bury St Edmunds has a population of 41,279 while Elmswell has 4,446. Median household income is £30,720 in Bury St Edmunds and £30,244.3 in Elmswell. The median age is 44.2 in Bury St Edmunds and 46.9 in Elmswell. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Bury St Edmunds and 58% in Elmswell.
| Indicator | Bury St Edmunds | Elmswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,279 | 4,446 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,720 | £30,244.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.5% | 29.3% |
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