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Emneth and Elm vs Littleport

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Emneth And Elm wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Emneth And Elm has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Emneth And Elm edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Emneth and Elm

£267,775

Littleport

£305,580

Crime Rate

Emneth and Elm

75.7

Littleport

94.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Emneth and Elm

100.0%

Littleport

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Emneth and Elm

265.9

Littleport

430.7

EPC Rating

Emneth and Elm

70.8

Littleport

71

Median Income

Emneth and Elm

£30,894

Littleport

£31,725

Property in Littleport commands an average of £305,580, compared with £267,775 in Emneth And Elm – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Emneth And Elm is a terraced at £150,000, while in Littleport it is a flat at £145,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Littleport (£251,270 vs £150,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Littleport prices grew faster — 38% vs 31%.

Residents of Emneth And Elm experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.7 per 1,000 versus 94.2 per 1,000 in Littleport. The most common crime category in Emneth And Elm is violent-crime, while in Littleport it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Emneth And Elm, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Littleport. There are 2 schools in Emneth And Elm and 3 in Littleport.

Emneth and Elm School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Littleport School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricEmneth and ElmLittleport
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 430.7 Mbps in Littleport and 265.9 Mbps in Emneth And Elm. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.4% of premises in Emneth And Elm and 93.2% in Littleport. Gigabit availability stands at 46.7% in Emneth And Elm and 83.9% in Littleport.

Littleport is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (431 vs 266 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Littleport, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Emneth And Elm. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,233 in Emneth And Elm and £1,241 in Littleport. 61.3% of homes in Emneth And Elm have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Littleport.

Littleport has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,725 in Littleport and £30,894.3 in Emneth And Elm. The median age is 46.9 in Emneth And Elm and 46.2 in Littleport. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Emneth And Elm and 57.3% in Littleport. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Emneth And Elm versus 67.3% in Littleport. Emneth And Elm has a population of 4,555 and Littleport has 9,170.

IndicatorEmneth and ElmLittleport
Population4,5559,170
Median Age46.946.2
Median Household Income£30,894.3£31,725
Employment Rate55.5%57.3%
Owner Occupied67.8%67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified20.8%25.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Emneth And Elm and Littleport?
Emneth And Elm and Littleport are approximately 13.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Emneth And Elm or Littleport?
Emneth And Elm is cheaper, with an average house price of £267,775.
Is Emneth And Elm or Littleport safer?
Emneth And Elm has the lower crime rate at 75.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Emneth And Elm or Littleport?
Emneth And Elm has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Emneth And Elm or Littleport?
Littleport has faster average broadband at 430.7 Mbps.

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