Town comparison
Felixstowe vs Rendlesham
Which is better to live in? 11.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Rendlesham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Felixstowe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Rendlesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Felixstowe
£332,094
Rendlesham
£282,210
Crime Rate
Felixstowe
61.1
Rendlesham
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Felixstowe
85.7%
Rendlesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Felixstowe
394.6
Rendlesham
227.6
EPC Rating
Felixstowe
69.2
Rendlesham
69.2
Median Income
Felixstowe
£29,350
Rendlesham
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Felixstowe commands an average of £332,094, compared with £282,210 in Rendlesham – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Felixstowe is a flat at £221,020, while in Rendlesham it is a flat at £137,545.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 61% pricier in Felixstowe (£221,020 vs £137,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rendlesham prices grew faster — 39% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandFelixstowe has a crime rate of 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Rendlesham at 61.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Felixstowe is violent-crime, while in Rendlesham 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 Rendlesham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Felixstowe. There are 7 schools in Felixstowe and 1 in Rendlesham.
Felixstowe School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rendlesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Felixstowe | Rendlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.6 Mbps in Felixstowe and 227.6 Mbps in Rendlesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Felixstowe and 90.1% in Rendlesham. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Felixstowe and 36.6% in Rendlesham.
Felixstowe is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (395 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Felixstowe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Rendlesham averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Felixstowe and £1,314 in Rendlesham. 60.6% of homes in Felixstowe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Rendlesham.
Felixstowe has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,350 in Felixstowe and £29,350 in Rendlesham. The median age is 49.6 in Felixstowe and 49.6 in Rendlesham. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Felixstowe versus 68.9% in Rendlesham. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Felixstowe and 51.5% in Rendlesham.
| Indicator | Felixstowe | Rendlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,218 | 3,185 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,350 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 27.6% |
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