Claydon vs Woodbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Claydon offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. For families, Claydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Claydon
£293,864
Woodbridge
£446,104
Crime Rate
Claydon
N/A
Woodbridge
67.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Claydon
100.0%
Woodbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Claydon
264.3
Woodbridge
227.6
EPC Rating
Claydon
70.4
Woodbridge
69.2
Median Income
Claydon
£30,002
Woodbridge
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Claydon is £293,864, which is 34% less than Woodbridge at £446,104. The most affordable entry point in Claydon is a flat at £111,625, while in Woodbridge it is a flat at £188,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Woodbridge (£188,489 vs £111,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Woodbridge prices grew faster — 30% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Claydon and Woodbridge at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandClaydon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Woodbridge. Claydon has 2 schools in total, while Woodbridge has 4.
Claydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Claydon | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Claydon offers faster average downloads at 264.3 Mbps, compared to 227.6 Mbps in Woodbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of premises in Claydon and 90.1% in Woodbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 44.4% in Claydon and 36.6% in Woodbridge.
Claydon is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (264 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Claydon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Woodbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Claydon and £1,314 in Woodbridge. 62.4% of homes in Claydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Woodbridge.
Claydon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,002 in Claydon and £29,350 in Woodbridge. The median age is 46.2 in Claydon and 49.6 in Woodbridge. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Claydon and 51.5% in Woodbridge. Owner-occupancy is 66.1% in Claydon versus 68.9% in Woodbridge.
| Indicator | Claydon | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 10,527 |
| 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% |
Location
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