Town comparison
Elmswell vs Thetford
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Thetford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower.
Avg House Price
Elmswell
£343,399
Thetford
£282,030
Crime Rate
Elmswell
N/A
Thetford
49.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elmswell
N/A
Thetford
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Elmswell
254.2
Thetford
338.6
EPC Rating
Elmswell
70.2
Thetford
69.9
Median Income
Elmswell
£30,244
Thetford
£29,758
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £282,030, Thetford undercuts Elmswell (£343,399) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Elmswell is a flat at £124,000, while in Thetford it is a flat at £143,414.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Elmswell (£442,523 vs £344,177).
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 Thetford 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 Thetford. Elmswell has 1 schools and Thetford has 9 schools.
Elmswell School Inspection Breakdown
Thetford School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elmswell | Thetford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Thetford averages 338.6 Mbps – ahead of Elmswell's 254.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Elmswell and 92.4% in Thetford. Gigabit availability stands at 42.8% in Elmswell and 60.4% in Thetford.
Thetford is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (339 vs 254 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Elmswell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Thetford averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,316 in Elmswell and £1,284 in Thetford. 60.2% of homes in Elmswell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Thetford.
Elmswell has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,244.3 in Elmswell and £29,757.5 in Thetford. The median age is 46.9 in Elmswell and 45.8 in Thetford. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Elmswell versus 63.6% in Thetford. Employment rates stand at 58% in Elmswell and 58.1% in Thetford.
| Indicator | Elmswell | Thetford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,446 | 25,502 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,244.3 | £29,757.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 25.8% |
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