Town comparison
Elmswell vs Long Melford
Which is better to live in? 13.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Elmswell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower.
Avg House Price
Elmswell
£343,399
Long Melford
£392,132
Crime Rate
Elmswell
N/A
Long Melford
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elmswell
N/A
Long Melford
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Elmswell
254.2
Long Melford
352.7
EPC Rating
Elmswell
70.2
Long Melford
69.9
Median Income
Elmswell
£30,244
Long Melford
£32,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £343,399, Elmswell undercuts Long Melford (£392,132) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Elmswell is a flat at £124,000, while in Long Melford it is a flat at £179,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Long Melford (£179,300 vs £124,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elmswell prices grew faster — 43% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Elmswell 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 Elmswell and Long Melford. Elmswell has 1 schools and Long Melford has 1 schools.
Elmswell School Inspection Breakdown
Long Melford School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Elmswell | Long Melford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Long Melford averages 352.7 Mbps – ahead of Elmswell's 254.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Elmswell and 94.3% in Long Melford. Gigabit availability stands at 42.8% in Elmswell and 65.6% in Long Melford.
Long Melford is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (353 vs 254 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Elmswell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Long Melford averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Elmswell and £1,277 in Long Melford. 60.2% of homes in Elmswell 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 £32,217.3 in Long Melford and £30,244.3 in Elmswell. The median age is 46.9 in Elmswell and 45.7 in Long Melford. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Elmswell versus 66.3% in Long Melford. Employment rates stand at 58% in Elmswell and 58.8% in Long Melford.
| Indicator | Elmswell | Long Melford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,446 | 3,895 |
| 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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