Framlingham vs Halesworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Framlingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Framlingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Framlingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Framlingham
£360,596
Halesworth
£362,012
Crime Rate
Framlingham
61.1
Halesworth
61.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Framlingham
100.0%
Halesworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Framlingham
240.4
Halesworth
274.4
EPC Rating
Framlingham
70
Halesworth
70
Median Income
Framlingham
£29,682
Halesworth
£29,682
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £360,596, Framlingham undercuts Halesworth (£362,012) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Framlingham is a flat at £197,125, while in Halesworth it is a flat at £166,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Framlingham (£372,615 vs £287,893).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halesworth prices grew faster — 39% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandFramlingham has a crime rate of 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Halesworth at 61.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Framlingham is violent-crime, while in Halesworth 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 EnglandOf the 2 schools in Framlingham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Halesworth, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Framlingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halesworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Framlingham | Halesworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Halesworth averages 274.4 Mbps – ahead of Framlingham's 240.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.2% of premises in Framlingham and 88.6% in Halesworth. Gigabit availability stands at 40.4% in Framlingham and 48% in Halesworth.
Halesworth is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (274 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Framlingham, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Halesworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Framlingham and £1,334 in Halesworth. 60.8% of homes in Framlingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Halesworth.
Framlingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,681.5 in Framlingham and £29,681.5 in Halesworth. The median age is 48.8 in Framlingham and 48.8 in Halesworth. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Framlingham and 54.8% in Halesworth. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Framlingham versus 71.4% in Halesworth. Framlingham has a population of 3,831 and Halesworth has 4,924.
| Indicator | Framlingham | Halesworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 4,924 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 48.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,681.5 | £29,681.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 28.8% |
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