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Bury St Edmunds vs Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) offers lower property prices by roughly 43%. For families, Bury St Edmunds edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bury St Edmunds

£385,760

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

£270,045

Crime Rate

Bury St Edmunds

N/A

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

27.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bury St Edmunds

90.0%

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Bury St Edmunds

470.8

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

312.8

EPC Rating

Bury St Edmunds

70.7

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

71.2

Median Income

Bury St Edmunds

£30,720

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

£31,962

The average house price in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is £270,045, which is 43% 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 Mildenhall (west Suffolk) it is a flat at £125,055.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Bury St Edmunds (£192,657 vs £125,055).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) prices grew faster — 30% vs 18%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall (west Suffolk) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Bury St Edmunds has 90% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Bury St Edmunds has 14 schools in total, while Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has 3.

Bury St Edmunds School Inspection Breakdown

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

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBury St EdmundsMildenhall (West Suffolk)
Total Schools143
Primary102
Secondary41
% Top two bands90%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bury St Edmunds offers faster average downloads at 470.8 Mbps, compared to 312.8 Mbps in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Bury St Edmunds and 92% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Bury St Edmunds and 54% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).

Bury St Edmunds is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (471 vs 313 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Bury St Edmunds. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,225 in Bury St Edmunds and £1,224 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). 62.5% of homes in Bury St Edmunds have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).

Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,962 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and £30,720 in Bury St Edmunds. The median age is 44.2 in Bury St Edmunds and 44.5 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Bury St Edmunds and 61.5% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Bury St Edmunds versus 64.1% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).

IndicatorBury St EdmundsMildenhall (West Suffolk)
Population41,2799,684
Median Age44.244.5
Median Household Income£30,720£31,962
Employment Rate60.5%61.5%
Owner Occupied60.2%64.1%
Degree-Level Qualified28.5%31.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall (west Suffolk)?
Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall (west Suffolk) are approximately 11.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bury St Edmunds or Mildenhall (west Suffolk)?
Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is cheaper, with an average house price of £270,045.
Is Bury St Edmunds or Mildenhall (west Suffolk) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bury St Edmunds or Mildenhall (west Suffolk)?
Bury St Edmunds has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 90%.
Which has faster broadband, Bury St Edmunds or Mildenhall (west Suffolk)?
Bury St Edmunds has faster average broadband at 470.8 Mbps.

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