Framlingham vs Harleston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Harleston offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Harleston has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Framlingham
£360,596
Harleston
£339,852
Crime Rate
Framlingham
61.1
Harleston
42.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Framlingham
100.0%
Harleston
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Framlingham
240.4
Harleston
156
EPC Rating
Framlingham
70
Harleston
69.9
Median Income
Framlingham
£29,682
Harleston
£31,059
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Harleston more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £339,852 versus £360,596 in Framlingham. The most affordable entry point in Framlingham is a flat at £197,125, while in Harleston it is a flat at £175,712.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Framlingham (£258,145 vs £194,912).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harleston prices grew faster — 51% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 42.2 offences per 1,000 people, Harleston is the safer of the two – 45% lower than Framlingham's 61.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Framlingham is violent-crime, while in Harleston 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 Framlingham and Harleston. Framlingham has 2 schools and Harleston has 1 schools.
Framlingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harleston School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Framlingham | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Framlingham enjoy 240.4 Mbps on average, while Harleston lags behind at 156.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.2% of premises in Framlingham and 86.5% in Harleston. Gigabit availability stands at 40.4% in Framlingham and 20.2% in Harleston.
Framlingham is the faster of the two by 54% on average download speed (240 vs 156 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Framlingham is band C (score 70), ahead of Harleston's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Framlingham and £1,326 in Harleston. 60.8% of homes in Framlingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Harleston.
Framlingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Framlingham has a population of 3,831 while Harleston has 5,077. Median household income is £31,059.3 in Harleston and £29,681.5 in Framlingham. The median age is 48.8 in Framlingham and 48.2 in Harleston. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Framlingham and 55.8% in Harleston.
| Indicator | Framlingham | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 5,077 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,681.5 | £31,059.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 29.9% |
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