Town comparison
Cringleford vs Long Stratton
Which is better to live in? 8.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Long Stratton wins on house prices with a 55% gap. Cringleford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cringleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cringleford
£381,718
Long Stratton
£246,406
Crime Rate
Cringleford
41.6
Long Stratton
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cringleford
100.0%
Long Stratton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cringleford
399.2
Long Stratton
264.2
EPC Rating
Cringleford
70.2
Long Stratton
69.7
Median Income
Cringleford
£31,183
Long Stratton
£33,815
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £246,406, Long Stratton undercuts Cringleford (£381,718) by around 55% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cringleford is a flat at £138,750, while in Long Stratton it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 54% pricier in Cringleford (£458,536 vs £298,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cringleford prices grew faster — 24% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Cringleford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.6 per 1,000 versus 42 per 1,000 in Long Stratton. The most common crime category in Cringleford is violent-crime, while in Long Stratton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 1 schools in Cringleford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Long Stratton, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cringleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Stratton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cringleford | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cringleford averages 399.2 Mbps – ahead of Long Stratton's 264.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Cringleford and 84% in Long Stratton. Gigabit availability stands at 76.7% in Cringleford and 46.3% in Long Stratton.
Cringleford is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (399 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cringleford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Long Stratton averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Cringleford and £1,310 in Long Stratton. 61.1% of homes in Cringleford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Long Stratton.
Cringleford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,815 in Long Stratton and £31,183.3 in Cringleford. The median age is 45.1 in Cringleford and 47.1 in Long Stratton. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Cringleford versus 73.1% in Long Stratton. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Cringleford and 57.8% in Long Stratton.
| Indicator | Cringleford | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,686 | 5,218 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,183.3 | £33,815 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 32% |
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