Claydon vs Stowmarket
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Claydon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. For families, Claydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Claydon
£293,864
Stowmarket
£307,984
Crime Rate
Claydon
N/A
Stowmarket
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Claydon
100.0%
Stowmarket
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Claydon
264.3
Stowmarket
343.2
EPC Rating
Claydon
70.4
Stowmarket
70.8
Median Income
Claydon
£30,002
Stowmarket
£30,013
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £293,864, Claydon undercuts Stowmarket (£307,984) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Claydon is a flat at £111,625, while in Stowmarket it is a flat at £139,127.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Stowmarket (£139,127 vs £111,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stowmarket prices grew faster — 18% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Claydon and Stowmarket at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 2 schools in Claydon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stowmarket, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.
Claydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stowmarket School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Claydon | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Stowmarket averages 343.2 Mbps – ahead of Claydon's 264.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of premises in Claydon and 92.7% in Stowmarket. Gigabit availability stands at 44.4% in Claydon and 63.6% in Stowmarket.
Stowmarket is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (343 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stowmarket, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Claydon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Claydon and £1,354 in Stowmarket. 62.4% of homes in Claydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Stowmarket.
Claydon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,013 in Stowmarket and £30,002 in Claydon. The median age is 46.2 in Claydon and 47.9 in Stowmarket. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Claydon and 58% in Stowmarket. Owner-occupancy is 66.1% in Claydon versus 73.9% in Stowmarket. Claydon has a population of 3,140 and Stowmarket has 20,833.
| Indicator | Claydon | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 20,833 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,002 | £30,013 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.1% | 73.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 30% |
Location
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