Town comparison
Felixstowe vs Kirby Cross
Which is better to live in? 9.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Felixstowe offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Felixstowe has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Felixstowe
£332,094
Kirby Cross
£333,699
Crime Rate
Felixstowe
61.1
Kirby Cross
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Felixstowe
85.7%
Kirby Cross
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Felixstowe
394.6
Kirby Cross
329
EPC Rating
Felixstowe
69.2
Kirby Cross
70
Median Income
Felixstowe
£29,350
Kirby Cross
£29,832
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Felixstowe is £332,094, which is 0% less than Kirby Cross at £333,699. The most affordable entry point in Felixstowe is a flat at £221,020, while in Kirby Cross it is a flat at £101,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 118% pricier in Felixstowe (£221,020 vs £101,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kirby Cross prices grew faster — 33% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Felixstowe (61.1 per 1,000) compared to Kirby Cross (79.2 per 1,000), a 30% difference. The most common crime category in Felixstowe is violent-crime, while in Kirby Cross 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Felixstowe and Kirby Cross. Felixstowe has 7 schools and Kirby Cross has 1 schools.
Felixstowe School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirby Cross School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Felixstowe | Kirby Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Felixstowe offers faster average downloads at 394.6 Mbps, compared to 329.0 Mbps in Kirby Cross. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Felixstowe and 98.4% in Kirby Cross. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Felixstowe and 59.3% in Kirby Cross.
Felixstowe is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (395 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kirby Cross are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band D) versus 69.2 (band C) in Felixstowe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Felixstowe and £1,206 in Kirby Cross. 60.6% of homes in Felixstowe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Kirby Cross.
Felixstowe has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,832 in Kirby Cross and £29,350 in Felixstowe. The median age is 49.6 in Felixstowe and 50.3 in Kirby Cross. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Felixstowe and 46.7% in Kirby Cross. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Felixstowe versus 71.5% in Kirby Cross.
| Indicator | Felixstowe | Kirby Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,218 | 5,720 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 50.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,350 | £29,832 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 46.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 19.9% |
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