Felixstowe vs Woodbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Felixstowe offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Felixstowe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Woodbridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Felixstowe
£332,094
Woodbridge
£446,104
Crime Rate
Felixstowe
61.1
Woodbridge
67.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Felixstowe
85.7%
Woodbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Felixstowe
394.6
Woodbridge
227.6
EPC Rating
Felixstowe
69.2
Woodbridge
69.2
Median Income
Felixstowe
£29,350
Woodbridge
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Felixstowe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £332,094 versus £446,104 in Woodbridge. The most affordable entry point in Felixstowe is a flat at £221,020, while in Woodbridge it is a flat at £188,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Woodbridge (£580,260 vs £446,569).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Woodbridge prices grew faster — 30% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Felixstowe (61.1 per 1,000) compared to Woodbridge (67.5 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Felixstowe is violent-crime, while in Woodbridge 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 favours Woodbridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85.7% in Felixstowe.
Felixstowe School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Felixstowe | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Primary | 6 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Felixstowe enjoy 394.6 Mbps on average, while Woodbridge lags behind at 227.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Felixstowe and 90.1% in Woodbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Felixstowe and 36.6% in Woodbridge.
Felixstowe is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (395 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Felixstowe is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Woodbridge's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Felixstowe and £1,314 in Woodbridge. 60.6% of homes in Felixstowe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Woodbridge.
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 Woodbridge has 10,527. Median household income is £29,350 in Felixstowe and £29,350 in Woodbridge. The median age is 49.6 in Felixstowe and 49.6 in Woodbridge. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Felixstowe and 51.5% in Woodbridge.
| Indicator | Felixstowe | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,218 | 10,527 |
| 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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