Bury St Edmunds vs Glemsford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe 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 & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Bury St Edmunds and Glemsford at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandGlemsford 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.
| Metric | Bury St Edmunds | Glemsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 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.
| Indicator | Bury St Edmunds | Glemsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,279 | 3,693 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,720 | £32,217.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.5% | 27.9% |
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