Town comparison
Ely vs Red Lodge
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Red Lodge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. For families, Ely edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ely
£394,089
Red Lodge
£285,052
Crime Rate
Ely
45.3
Red Lodge
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ely
100.0%
Red Lodge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ely
400.6
Red Lodge
312.8
EPC Rating
Ely
71.2
Red Lodge
71.2
Median Income
Ely
£31,962
Red Lodge
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £285,052, Red Lodge undercuts Ely (£394,089) by around 38% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ely is a flat at £220,262, while in Red Lodge it is a flat at £177,604.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Ely (£492,385 vs £368,006).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ely prices grew faster — 30% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Ely and Red Lodge at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 5 schools in Ely, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Red Lodge, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ely School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Red Lodge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ely | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ely averages 400.6 Mbps – ahead of Red Lodge's 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Ely and 92% in Red Lodge. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Ely and 54% in Red Lodge.
Ely is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (401 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ely, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Red Lodge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Ely and £1,224 in Red Lodge. 64.2% of homes in Ely have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Red Lodge.
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 Red Lodge. The median age is 44.5 in Ely and 44.5 in Red Lodge. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Ely and 61.5% in Red Lodge. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Ely versus 64.1% in Red Lodge. Ely has a population of 19,185 and Red Lodge has 5,771.
| Indicator | Ely | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,185 | 5,771 |
| 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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