Earls Colne vs Long Melford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Long Melford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower.
Avg House Price
Earls Colne
£399,189
Long Melford
£392,132
Crime Rate
Earls Colne
53.9
Long Melford
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Earls Colne
100.0%
Long Melford
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Earls Colne
417.3
Long Melford
352.7
EPC Rating
Earls Colne
69.7
Long Melford
69.9
Median Income
Earls Colne
£32,465
Long Melford
£32,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Earls Colne commands an average of £399,189, compared with £392,132 in Long Melford – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Earls Colne is a flat at £175,250, while in Long Melford it is a flat at £179,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Earls Colne (£558,923 vs £477,965).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earls Colne prices grew faster — 29% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Earls Colne and Long Melford at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Earls Colne and Long Melford. Earls Colne has 1 schools and Long Melford has 1 schools.
Earls Colne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Melford School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Earls Colne | Long Melford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.3 Mbps in Earls Colne and 352.7 Mbps in Long Melford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in Earls Colne and 94.3% in Long Melford. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Earls Colne and 65.6% in Long Melford.
Earls Colne is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (417 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Long Melford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Earls Colne averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Earls Colne and £1,277 in Long Melford. 60.2% of homes in Earls Colne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Long Melford.
Long Melford has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,465.3 in Earls Colne and £32,217.3 in Long Melford. The median age is 44.9 in Earls Colne and 45.7 in Long Melford. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Earls Colne versus 66.3% in Long Melford. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Earls Colne and 58.8% in Long Melford.
| Indicator | Earls Colne | Long Melford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,360 | 3,895 |
| 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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