Cringleford vs Mulbarton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Mulbarton wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Cringleford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cringleford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cringleford
£381,718
Mulbarton
£349,800
Crime Rate
Cringleford
41.6
Mulbarton
42.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cringleford
100.0%
Mulbarton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cringleford
399.2
Mulbarton
182
EPC Rating
Cringleford
70.2
Mulbarton
70.2
Median Income
Cringleford
£31,183
Mulbarton
£32,094
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Cringleford commands an average of £381,718, compared with £349,800 in Mulbarton – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Cringleford is a flat at £138,750, while in Mulbarton it is a flat at £153,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Cringleford (£314,869 vs £270,107).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mulbarton prices grew faster — 43% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Cringleford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.6 per 1,000 versus 42.3 per 1,000 in Mulbarton. The most common crime category in Cringleford is violent-crime, while in Mulbarton 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Cringleford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Mulbarton. There are 1 schools in Cringleford and 1 in Mulbarton.
Cringleford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mulbarton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cringleford | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 399.2 Mbps in Cringleford and 182.0 Mbps in Mulbarton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.8% of premises in Cringleford and 86.4% in Mulbarton. Gigabit availability stands at 76.7% in Cringleford and 25.5% in Mulbarton.
Cringleford is the faster of the two by 119% on average download speed (399 vs 182 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cringleford, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Mulbarton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,230 in Cringleford and £1,299 in Mulbarton. 61.1% of homes in Cringleford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Mulbarton.
Cringleford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.1% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,094 in Mulbarton and £31,183.3 in Cringleford. The median age is 45.1 in Cringleford and 47.9 in Mulbarton. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Cringleford and 57.2% in Mulbarton. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Cringleford versus 75.1% in Mulbarton. Cringleford has a population of 4,686 and Mulbarton has 3,807.
| Indicator | Cringleford | Mulbarton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,686 | 3,807 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,183.3 | £32,094 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.2% | 29.7% |
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