Earls Colne vs Glemsford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Glemsford offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. For families, Earls Colne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Earls Colne
£399,189
Glemsford
£290,254
Crime Rate
Earls Colne
53.9
Glemsford
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Earls Colne
100.0%
Glemsford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Earls Colne
417.3
Glemsford
352.7
EPC Rating
Earls Colne
69.7
Glemsford
69.9
Median Income
Earls Colne
£32,465
Glemsford
£32,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Glemsford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £290,254 versus £399,189 in Earls Colne. The most affordable entry point in Earls Colne is a flat at £175,250, while in Glemsford it is a flat at £152,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 55% pricier in Earls Colne (£558,923 vs £360,239).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earls Colne prices grew faster — 29% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Earls Colne and Glemsford at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Earls Colne: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Glemsford.
Earls Colne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Glemsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Earls Colne | Glemsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Earls Colne enjoy 417.3 Mbps on average, while Glemsford lags behind at 352.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in Earls Colne and 94.3% in Glemsford. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Earls Colne and 65.6% in Glemsford.
Earls Colne is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (417 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Glemsford is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Earls Colne's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Earls Colne and £1,277 in Glemsford. 60.2% of homes in Earls Colne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Glemsford.
Glemsford has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Earls Colne has a population of 3,360 while Glemsford has 3,693. Median household income is £32,465.3 in Earls Colne and £32,217.3 in Glemsford. The median age is 44.9 in Earls Colne and 45.7 in Glemsford. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Earls Colne and 58.8% in Glemsford.
| Indicator | Earls Colne | Glemsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,360 | 3,693 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,465.3 | £32,217.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 27.9% |
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