Emneth and Elm vs Littleport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies 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.
| Metric | Emneth and Elm | Littleport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Emneth and Elm | Littleport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,555 | 9,170 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,894.3 | £31,725 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.8% | 25.8% |
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