Town comparison
Bury St Edmunds vs Red Lodge
Which is better to live in? 10.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Red Lodge is about 35% cheaper on average. For families, Red Lodge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bury St Edmunds
£385,760
Red Lodge
£285,052
Crime Rate
Bury St Edmunds
N/A
Red Lodge
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bury St Edmunds
90.0%
Red Lodge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bury St Edmunds
470.8
Red Lodge
312.8
EPC Rating
Bury St Edmunds
70.7
Red Lodge
71.2
Median Income
Bury St Edmunds
£30,720
Red Lodge
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Red Lodge more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £285,052 versus £385,760 in Bury St Edmunds. The most affordable entry point in Bury St Edmunds is a flat at £192,657, while in Red Lodge it is a flat at £177,604.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Bury St Edmunds (£503,715 vs £368,006).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bury St Edmunds prices grew faster — 18% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Bury St Edmunds and Red Lodge at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Red Lodge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90% in Bury St Edmunds.
Bury St Edmunds School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 14 schools (10 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Red Lodge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bury St Edmunds | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bury St Edmunds enjoy 470.8 Mbps on average, while Red Lodge lags behind at 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Bury St Edmunds and 92% in Red Lodge. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Bury St Edmunds and 54% in Red Lodge.
Bury St Edmunds is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (471 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Red Lodge is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Bury St Edmunds's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,225 in Bury St Edmunds and £1,224 in Red Lodge. 62.5% of homes in Bury St Edmunds have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Red Lodge.
Red Lodge has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bury St Edmunds has a population of 41,279 while Red Lodge has 5,771. Median household income is £31,962 in Red Lodge and £30,720 in Bury St Edmunds. The median age is 44.2 in Bury St Edmunds and 44.5 in Red Lodge. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Bury St Edmunds and 61.5% in Red Lodge.
| Indicator | Bury St Edmunds | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,279 | 5,771 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,720 | £31,962 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.5% | 31.8% |
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