Elmswell vs Needham Market
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Needham Market is about 30% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Elmswell
£343,399
Needham Market
£263,455
Crime Rate
Elmswell
N/A
Needham Market
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elmswell
N/A
Needham Market
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elmswell
254.2
Needham Market
264.3
EPC Rating
Elmswell
70.2
Needham Market
70.4
Median Income
Elmswell
£30,244
Needham Market
£30,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Needham Market is £263,455, which is 30% less than Elmswell at £343,399. The most affordable entry point in Elmswell is a flat at £124,000, while in Needham Market it is a flat at £136,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Elmswell (£442,523 vs £373,343).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elmswell prices grew faster — 43% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Elmswell and Needham Market 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 Needham Market. Elmswell has 1 schools and Needham Market has 1 schools.
Elmswell School Inspection Breakdown
Needham Market School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elmswell | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Needham Market offers faster average downloads at 264.3 Mbps, compared to 254.2 Mbps in Elmswell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Elmswell and 88.5% in Needham Market. Gigabit availability stands at 42.8% in Elmswell and 44.4% in Needham Market.
Needham Market is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (264 vs 254 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Needham Market are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Elmswell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Elmswell and £1,236 in Needham Market. 60.2% of homes in Elmswell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Needham Market.
Needham Market has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,244.3 in Elmswell and £30,002 in Needham Market. The median age is 46.9 in Elmswell and 46.2 in Needham Market. Employment rates stand at 58% in Elmswell and 56.5% in Needham Market. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Elmswell versus 66.1% in Needham Market.
| Indicator | Elmswell | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,446 | 5,055 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,244.3 | £30,002 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 27.9% |
Location
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