Claydon vs Felixstowe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Claydon is about 12% cheaper on average. For families, Claydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Claydon
£293,864
Felixstowe
£332,094
Crime Rate
Claydon
N/A
Felixstowe
61.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Claydon
100.0%
Felixstowe
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Claydon
264.3
Felixstowe
394.6
EPC Rating
Claydon
70.4
Felixstowe
69.2
Median Income
Claydon
£30,002
Felixstowe
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Claydon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £293,864 versus £332,094 in Felixstowe. The most affordable entry point in Claydon is a flat at £111,625, while in Felixstowe it is a flat at £221,020.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Felixstowe (£221,020 vs £111,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Felixstowe prices grew faster — 28% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Claydon and Felixstowe at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Claydon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Felixstowe.
Claydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Felixstowe School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Claydon | Felixstowe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Felixstowe enjoy 394.6 Mbps on average, while Claydon lags behind at 264.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of premises in Claydon and 94.6% in Felixstowe. Gigabit availability stands at 44.4% in Claydon and 75.3% in Felixstowe.
Felixstowe is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (395 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Claydon is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Felixstowe's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Claydon and £1,314 in Felixstowe. 62.4% of homes in Claydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Felixstowe.
Claydon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Claydon has a population of 3,140 while Felixstowe has 24,218. Median household income is £30,002 in Claydon and £29,350 in Felixstowe. The median age is 46.2 in Claydon and 49.6 in Felixstowe. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Claydon and 51.5% in Felixstowe.
| Indicator | Claydon | Felixstowe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 24,218 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,002 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.1% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 27.6% |
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