Elmswell vs Thurston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Elmswell offers lower property prices by roughly 2%.
Avg House Price
Elmswell
£343,399
Thurston
£349,826
Crime Rate
Elmswell
N/A
Thurston
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elmswell
N/A
Thurston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Elmswell
254.2
Thurston
234.4
EPC Rating
Elmswell
70.2
Thurston
70.8
Median Income
Elmswell
£30,244
Thurston
£30,367
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Elmswell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £343,399 versus £349,826 in Thurston. The most affordable entry point in Elmswell is a flat at £124,000, while in Thurston it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Thurston (£145,000 vs £124,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elmswell prices grew faster — 43% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Elmswell and Thurston 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 Thurston. Elmswell has 1 schools and Thurston has 2 schools.
Elmswell School Inspection Breakdown
Thurston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Elmswell | Thurston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Elmswell enjoy 254.2 Mbps on average, while Thurston lags behind at 234.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Elmswell and 90.1% in Thurston. Gigabit availability stands at 42.8% in Elmswell and 38.2% in Thurston.
Elmswell is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (254 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Thurston 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 £1,290 in Thurston. 60.2% of homes in Elmswell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Thurston.
Thurston has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Elmswell has a population of 4,446 while Thurston has 3,009. Median household income is £30,366.5 in Thurston and £30,244.3 in Elmswell. The median age is 46.9 in Elmswell and 46 in Thurston. Employment rates stand at 58% in Elmswell and 59.2% in Thurston.
| Indicator | Elmswell | Thurston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,446 | 3,009 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £30,244.3 | £30,366.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 29.2% |
Location
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