Claydon vs Elmswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Claydon wins on house prices with a 14% gap.
Avg House Price
Claydon
£293,864
Elmswell
£343,399
Crime Rate
Claydon
N/A
Elmswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Claydon
100.0%
Elmswell
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Claydon
264.3
Elmswell
254.2
EPC Rating
Claydon
70.4
Elmswell
70.2
Median Income
Claydon
£30,002
Elmswell
£30,244
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £293,864, Claydon undercuts Elmswell (£343,399) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Claydon is a flat at £111,625, while in Elmswell it is a flat at £124,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Claydon (£276,214 vs £245,373).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elmswell prices grew faster — 43% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Claydon 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 Claydon and Elmswell. Claydon has 2 schools and Elmswell has 1 schools.
Claydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elmswell School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Claydon | Elmswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Claydon averages 264.3 Mbps – ahead of Elmswell's 254.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of premises in Claydon and 90.7% in Elmswell. Gigabit availability stands at 44.4% in Claydon and 42.8% in Elmswell.
Claydon is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (264 vs 254 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Claydon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Elmswell averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Claydon and £1,316 in Elmswell. 62.4% of homes in Claydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Elmswell.
Claydon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,244.3 in Elmswell and £30,002 in Claydon. The median age is 46.2 in Claydon and 46.9 in Elmswell. Owner-occupancy is 66.1% in Claydon versus 68.4% in Elmswell. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Claydon and 58% in Elmswell.
| Indicator | Claydon | Elmswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 4,446 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,002 | £30,244.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.1% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 29.3% |
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