Town comparison
Felixstowe vs Trimley St Mary
Which is better to live in? 1.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Trimley St Mary offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Trimley St Mary has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Felixstowe
£332,094
Trimley St Mary
£269,479
Crime Rate
Felixstowe
61.1
Trimley St Mary
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Felixstowe
85.7%
Trimley St Mary
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Felixstowe
394.6
Trimley St Mary
394.6
EPC Rating
Felixstowe
69.2
Trimley St Mary
69.2
Median Income
Felixstowe
£29,350
Trimley St Mary
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Trimley St Mary more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £269,479 versus £332,094 in Felixstowe. The most affordable entry point in Felixstowe is a flat at £221,020, while in Trimley St Mary it is a flat at £79,145.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 179% pricier in Felixstowe (£221,020 vs £79,145).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Felixstowe prices grew faster — 28% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Trimley St Mary (61 per 1,000) compared to Felixstowe (61.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Felixstowe is violent-crime, while in Trimley St Mary 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 Trimley St Mary. Felixstowe has 7 schools and Trimley St Mary has 1 schools.
Felixstowe School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Trimley St Mary School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Felixstowe | Trimley St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Felixstowe enjoy 394.6 Mbps on average, while Trimley St Mary lags behind at 394.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Felixstowe and 94.6% in Trimley St Mary. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Felixstowe and 75.3% in Trimley St Mary.
Felixstowe is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (395 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Felixstowe is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Trimley St Mary's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Felixstowe and £1,314 in Trimley St Mary. 60.6% of homes in Felixstowe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Trimley St Mary.
Felixstowe has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Felixstowe has a population of 24,218 while Trimley St Mary has 3,736. Median household income is £29,350 in Felixstowe and £29,350 in Trimley St Mary. The median age is 49.6 in Felixstowe and 49.6 in Trimley St Mary. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Felixstowe and 51.5% in Trimley St Mary.
| Indicator | Felixstowe | Trimley St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,218 | 3,736 |
| 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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