Felixstowe vs Lawford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Felixstowe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Felixstowe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lawford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Felixstowe
£332,094
Lawford
£393,024
Crime Rate
Felixstowe
61.1
Lawford
79.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Felixstowe
85.7%
Lawford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Felixstowe
394.6
Lawford
424.1
EPC Rating
Felixstowe
69.2
Lawford
69.6
Median Income
Felixstowe
£29,350
Lawford
£29,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Lawford commands an average of £393,024, compared with £332,094 in Felixstowe – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Felixstowe is a flat at £221,020, while in Lawford it is a flat at £183,048.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Felixstowe (£221,020 vs £183,048).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lawford prices grew faster — 41% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandFelixstowe has a crime rate of 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Lawford at 79.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Felixstowe is violent-crime, while in Lawford 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 Lawford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Felixstowe. There are 7 schools in Felixstowe and 3 in Lawford.
Felixstowe School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lawford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Felixstowe | Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 424.1 Mbps in Lawford and 394.6 Mbps in Felixstowe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Felixstowe and 97.2% in Lawford. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Felixstowe and 82.3% in Lawford.
Lawford is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (424 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Lawford, scoring 69.6 on average (band D) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Felixstowe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Felixstowe and £1,288 in Lawford. 60.6% of homes in Felixstowe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Lawford.
Felixstowe has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,916 in Lawford and £29,350 in Felixstowe. The median age is 49.6 in Felixstowe and 49.5 in Lawford. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Felixstowe and 51.1% in Lawford. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Felixstowe versus 71.2% in Lawford. Felixstowe has a population of 24,218 and Lawford has 4,488.
| Indicator | Felixstowe | Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,218 | 4,488 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,350 | £29,916 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 24.7% |
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