Downham Market vs Ely

Property in Ely commands an average of £394,089, compared with £294,733 in Downham Market – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Downham Market is a flat at £126,659, while in Ely it is a flat at £220,262.

Ely has a crime rate of 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Downham Market at 58.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Downham Market is violent-crime, while in Ely it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Downham Market, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ely. There are 3 schools in Downham Market and 5 in Ely.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 400.6 Mbps in Ely and 379.1 Mbps in Downham Market. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Downham Market and 92.2% in Ely. Gigabit availability stands at 72.4% in Downham Market and 76.3% in Ely.

→Ely is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (401 vs 379 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ely leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Downham Market averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,302 in Downham Market and £1,224 in Ely. 59.4% of homes in Downham Market have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Ely.

→Ely has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,962 in Ely and £31,632 in Downham Market. The median age is 46.4 in Downham Market and 44.5 in Ely. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Downham Market versus 64.1% in Ely. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Downham Market and 61.5% in Ely.

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