Ely vs Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ely edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ely
£394,089
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
£270,045
Crime Rate
Ely
45.3
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
27.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ely
100.0%
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Ely
400.6
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
312.8
EPC Rating
Ely
71.2
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
71.2
Median Income
Ely
£31,962
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £270,045, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) undercuts Ely (£394,089) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ely is a flat at £220,262, while in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) it is a flat at £125,055.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 76% pricier in Ely (£220,262 vs £125,055).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ely prices grew faster — 30% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Mildenhall (west Suffolk) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 27.3 per 1,000 versus 45.3 per 1,000 in Ely. The most common crime category in Ely is violent-crime, while in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 5 schools in Ely, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Mildenhall (west Suffolk), which has 3 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Ely School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ely | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ely averages 400.6 Mbps – ahead of Mildenhall (west Suffolk)'s 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Ely and 92% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Ely and 54% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
Ely is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (401 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ely leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Mildenhall (west Suffolk) averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Ely and £1,224 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). 64.2% of homes in Ely have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
Ely has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,962 in Ely and £31,962 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). The median age is 44.5 in Ely and 44.5 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Ely versus 64.1% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Ely and 61.5% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
| Indicator | Ely | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,185 | 9,684 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £31,962 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.8% |
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