Dersingham vs Sutton Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Sutton Bridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 63% lower. Dersingham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dersingham
£311,905
Sutton Bridge
£191,327
Crime Rate
Dersingham
57.9
Sutton Bridge
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dersingham
N/A
Sutton Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dersingham
288
Sutton Bridge
287.5
EPC Rating
Dersingham
66
Sutton Bridge
71.7
Median Income
Dersingham
£28,054
Sutton Bridge
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £191,327, Sutton Bridge undercuts Dersingham (£311,905) by around 63% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dersingham is a flat at £154,500, while in Sutton Bridge it is a flat at £87,893.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 81% pricier in Dersingham (£249,200 vs £137,955).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dersingham prices grew faster — 45% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandDersingham has a crime rate of 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Sutton Bridge at 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dersingham is violent-crime, while in Sutton Bridge 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Dersingham and Sutton Bridge. Dersingham has 0 schools and Sutton Bridge has 1 schools.
Dersingham School Inspection Breakdown
Sutton Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dersingham | Sutton Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dersingham averages 288.0 Mbps – ahead of Sutton Bridge's 287.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Dersingham and 79.8% in Sutton Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 51.1% in Dersingham and 52.4% in Sutton Bridge.
Dersingham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (288 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Sutton Bridge, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 66 (band D) in Dersingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,512 in Dersingham and £1,178 in Sutton Bridge. 47.8% of homes in Dersingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Sutton Bridge.
Sutton Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 47.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,330.3 in Sutton Bridge and £28,054 in Dersingham. The median age is 50.9 in Dersingham and 45.7 in Sutton Bridge. Employment rates stand at 50.2% in Dersingham and 57.1% in Sutton Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Dersingham versus 65.1% in Sutton Bridge. Dersingham has a population of 4,753 and Sutton Bridge has 3,912.
| Indicator | Dersingham | Sutton Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,753 | 3,912 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,054 | £29,330.3 |
| Employment Rate | 50.2% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 19.4% |
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