Emneth and Elm vs Upwell and Outwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Upwell And Outwell is about 1% cheaper on average. Upwell And Outwell 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
Upwell and Outwell
£265,235
Crime Rate
Emneth and Elm
75.7
Upwell and Outwell
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Emneth and Elm
100.0%
Upwell and Outwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Emneth and Elm
265.9
Upwell and Outwell
265.9
EPC Rating
Emneth and Elm
70.8
Upwell and Outwell
70.8
Median Income
Emneth and Elm
£30,894
Upwell and Outwell
£30,894
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Upwell And Outwell is £265,235, which is 1% less than Emneth And Elm at £267,775. The most affordable entry point in Emneth And Elm is a terraced at £150,000, while in Upwell And Outwell it is a flat at £47,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Upwell And Outwell (£172,167 vs £150,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Upwell And Outwell prices grew faster — 42% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Upwell And Outwell (57.9 per 1,000) compared to Emneth And Elm (75.7 per 1,000), a 31% difference. The most common crime category in Emneth And Elm is violent-crime, while in Upwell And Outwell 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 EnglandEmneth And Elm has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Upwell And Outwell. Emneth And Elm has 2 schools in total, while Upwell And Outwell has 2.
Emneth and Elm School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Upwell and Outwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Emneth and Elm | Upwell and Outwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Emneth And Elm offers faster average downloads at 265.9 Mbps, compared to 265.9 Mbps in Upwell And Outwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.4% of premises in Emneth And Elm and 84.4% in Upwell And Outwell. Gigabit availability stands at 46.7% in Emneth And Elm and 46.7% in Upwell And Outwell.
Emneth And Elm is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (266 vs 266 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Emneth And Elm are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Upwell And Outwell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,233 in Emneth And Elm and £1,233 in Upwell And Outwell. 61.3% of homes in Emneth And Elm have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Upwell And Outwell.
Emneth And Elm has more energy-efficient housing — 61.3% 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 £30,894.3 in Upwell And Outwell. The median age is 46.9 in Emneth And Elm and 46.9 in Upwell And Outwell. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Emneth And Elm and 55.5% in Upwell And Outwell. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Emneth And Elm versus 67.8% in Upwell And Outwell.
| Indicator | Emneth and Elm | Upwell and Outwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,555 | 3,664 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,894.3 | £30,894.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.8% | 20.8% |
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