Elmswell vs Glemsford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Glemsford is about 18% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Elmswell
£343,399
Glemsford
£290,254
Crime Rate
Elmswell
N/A
Glemsford
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elmswell
N/A
Glemsford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elmswell
254.2
Glemsford
352.7
EPC Rating
Elmswell
70.2
Glemsford
69.9
Median Income
Elmswell
£30,244
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 £343,399 in Elmswell. The most affordable entry point in Elmswell is a flat at £124,000, while in Glemsford it is a flat at £152,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Elmswell (£442,523 vs £360,239).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elmswell prices grew faster — 43% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Elmswell and Glemsford 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 Elmswell and Glemsford. Elmswell has 1 schools and Glemsford has 1 schools.
Elmswell School Inspection Breakdown
Glemsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elmswell | Glemsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Glemsford enjoy 352.7 Mbps on average, while Elmswell lags behind at 254.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Elmswell and 94.3% in Glemsford. Gigabit availability stands at 42.8% in Elmswell and 65.6% in Glemsford.
Glemsford is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (353 vs 254 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Elmswell is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Glemsford's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Elmswell and £1,277 in Glemsford. 60.2% of homes in Elmswell 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
Elmswell has a population of 4,446 while Glemsford has 3,693. Median household income is £32,217.3 in Glemsford and £30,244.3 in Elmswell. The median age is 46.9 in Elmswell and 45.7 in Glemsford. Employment rates stand at 58% in Elmswell and 58.8% in Glemsford.
| Indicator | Elmswell | Glemsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,446 | 3,693 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,244.3 | £32,217.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 27.9% |
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