Elmswell vs Stowmarket
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Stowmarket offers lower property prices by roughly 11%.
Avg House Price
Elmswell
£343,399
Stowmarket
£307,984
Crime Rate
Elmswell
N/A
Stowmarket
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elmswell
N/A
Stowmarket
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elmswell
254.2
Stowmarket
343.2
EPC Rating
Elmswell
70.2
Stowmarket
70.8
Median Income
Elmswell
£30,244
Stowmarket
£30,013
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Stowmarket more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £307,984 versus £343,399 in Elmswell. The most affordable entry point in Elmswell is a flat at £124,000, while in Stowmarket it is a flat at £139,127.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 11% pricier in Stowmarket (£139,127 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 Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket. Elmswell has 1 schools and Stowmarket has 8 schools.
Elmswell School Inspection Breakdown
Stowmarket School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elmswell | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Stowmarket enjoy 343.2 Mbps on average, while Elmswell lags behind at 254.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Elmswell and 92.7% in Stowmarket. Gigabit availability stands at 42.8% in Elmswell and 63.6% in Stowmarket.
Stowmarket is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (343 vs 254 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Stowmarket is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Elmswell's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Elmswell and £1,354 in Stowmarket. 60.2% of homes in Elmswell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Stowmarket.
Stowmarket has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Elmswell has a population of 4,446 while Stowmarket has 20,833. Median household income is £30,244.3 in Elmswell and £30,013 in Stowmarket. The median age is 46.9 in Elmswell and 47.9 in Stowmarket. Employment rates stand at 58% in Elmswell and 58% in Stowmarket.
| Indicator | Elmswell | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,446 | 20,833 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,244.3 | £30,013 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 73.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 30% |
Location
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