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Emneth and Elm vs Sutton Bridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Sutton Bridge wins on house prices with a 40% gap. Sutton Bridge 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

Sutton Bridge

£191,327

Crime Rate

Emneth and Elm

75.7

Sutton Bridge

60.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Emneth and Elm

100.0%

Sutton Bridge

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Emneth and Elm

265.9

Sutton Bridge

287.5

EPC Rating

Emneth and Elm

70.8

Sutton Bridge

71.7

Median Income

Emneth and Elm

£30,894

Sutton Bridge

£29,330

Property in Emneth And Elm commands an average of £267,775, compared with £191,327 in Sutton Bridge – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Emneth And Elm is a terraced at £150,000, while in Sutton Bridge it is a flat at £87,893.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 42% pricier in Emneth And Elm (£205,373 vs £144,337).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Emneth And Elm prices grew faster — 31% vs 28%.

Residents of Sutton Bridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.3 per 1,000 versus 75.7 per 1,000 in Emneth And Elm. The most common crime category in Emneth And Elm is violent-crime, while in Sutton Bridge 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 100% in Sutton Bridge. There are 2 schools in Emneth And Elm and 1 in Sutton Bridge.

Emneth and Elm School Inspection Breakdown

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

Sutton Bridge School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricEmneth and ElmSutton Bridge
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 287.5 Mbps in Sutton Bridge and 265.9 Mbps in Emneth And Elm. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.4% of premises in Emneth And Elm and 79.8% in Sutton Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 46.7% in Emneth And Elm and 52.4% in Sutton Bridge.

Sutton Bridge is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (288 vs 266 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Sutton Bridge, scoring 71.7 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 £1,178 in Sutton Bridge. 61.3% of homes in Emneth And Elm have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Sutton Bridge.

Sutton Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,894.3 in Emneth And Elm and £29,330.3 in Sutton Bridge. The median age is 46.9 in Emneth And Elm and 45.7 in Sutton Bridge. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Emneth And Elm and 57.1% in Sutton Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Emneth And Elm versus 65.1% in Sutton Bridge. Emneth And Elm has a population of 4,555 and Sutton Bridge has 3,912.

IndicatorEmneth and ElmSutton Bridge
Population4,5553,912
Median Age46.945.7
Median Household Income£30,894.3£29,330.3
Employment Rate55.5%57.1%
Owner Occupied67.8%65.1%
Degree-Level Qualified20.8%19.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Emneth And Elm and Sutton Bridge?
Emneth And Elm and Sutton Bridge are approximately 9.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Emneth And Elm or Sutton Bridge?
Sutton Bridge is cheaper, with an average house price of £191,327.
Is Emneth And Elm or Sutton Bridge safer?
Sutton Bridge has the lower crime rate at 60.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Emneth And Elm or Sutton Bridge?
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 Sutton Bridge?
Sutton Bridge has faster average broadband at 287.5 Mbps.

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