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Bury St Edmunds vs Glemsford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Glemsford offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. For families, Glemsford edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bury St Edmunds

£385,760

Glemsford

£290,254

Crime Rate

Bury St Edmunds

N/A

Glemsford

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bury St Edmunds

90.0%

Glemsford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bury St Edmunds

470.8

Glemsford

352.7

EPC Rating

Bury St Edmunds

70.7

Glemsford

69.9

Median Income

Bury St Edmunds

£30,720

Glemsford

£32,217

The average house price in Glemsford is £290,254, which is 33% less than Bury St Edmunds at £385,760. The most affordable entry point in Bury St Edmunds is a flat at £192,657, while in Glemsford it is a flat at £152,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Bury St Edmunds (£503,715 vs £360,239).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Glemsford prices grew faster — 26% vs 18%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Bury St Edmunds and Glemsford at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Glemsford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90% in Bury St Edmunds. Bury St Edmunds has 14 schools in total, while Glemsford has 1.

Bury St Edmunds School Inspection Breakdown

90% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Glemsford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBury St EdmundsGlemsford
Total Schools141
Primary101
Secondary40
% Top two bands90%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bury St Edmunds offers faster average downloads at 470.8 Mbps, compared to 352.7 Mbps in Glemsford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Bury St Edmunds and 94.3% in Glemsford. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Bury St Edmunds and 65.6% in Glemsford.

Bury St Edmunds is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (471 vs 353 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Bury St Edmunds are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Glemsford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,225 in Bury St Edmunds and £1,277 in Glemsford. 62.5% of homes in Bury St Edmunds have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Glemsford.

Bury St Edmunds has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,217.3 in Glemsford and £30,720 in Bury St Edmunds. The median age is 44.2 in Bury St Edmunds and 45.7 in Glemsford. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Bury St Edmunds and 58.8% in Glemsford. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Bury St Edmunds versus 66.3% in Glemsford.

IndicatorBury St EdmundsGlemsford
Population41,2793,693
Median Age44.245.7
Median Household Income£30,720£32,217.3
Employment Rate60.5%58.8%
Owner Occupied60.2%66.3%
Degree-Level Qualified28.5%27.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bury St Edmunds and Glemsford?
Bury St Edmunds and Glemsford are approximately 10.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bury St Edmunds or Glemsford?
Glemsford is cheaper, with an average house price of £290,254.
Is Bury St Edmunds or Glemsford safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bury St Edmunds or Glemsford?
Glemsford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bury St Edmunds or Glemsford?
Bury St Edmunds has faster average broadband at 470.8 Mbps.

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