Framlingham vs Needham Market
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Needham Market wins on house prices with a 37% gap. For families, Framlingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Framlingham
£360,596
Needham Market
£263,455
Crime Rate
Framlingham
61.1
Needham Market
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Framlingham
100.0%
Needham Market
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Framlingham
240.4
Needham Market
264.3
EPC Rating
Framlingham
70
Needham Market
70.4
Median Income
Framlingham
£29,682
Needham Market
£30,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Framlingham commands an average of £360,596, compared with £263,455 in Needham Market – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Framlingham is a flat at £197,125, while in Needham Market it is a flat at £136,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 52% pricier in Framlingham (£372,615 vs £245,435).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Needham Market prices grew faster — 29% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Framlingham and Needham Market at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Framlingham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Needham Market. There are 2 schools in Framlingham and 1 in Needham Market.
Framlingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Needham Market School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Framlingham | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 264.3 Mbps in Needham Market and 240.4 Mbps in Framlingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.2% of premises in Framlingham and 88.5% in Needham Market. Gigabit availability stands at 40.4% in Framlingham and 44.4% in Needham Market.
Needham Market is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (264 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Needham Market, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Framlingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Framlingham and £1,236 in Needham Market. 60.8% of homes in Framlingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Needham Market.
Needham Market has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,002 in Needham Market and £29,681.5 in Framlingham. The median age is 48.8 in Framlingham and 46.2 in Needham Market. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Framlingham and 56.5% in Needham Market. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Framlingham versus 66.1% in Needham Market. Framlingham has a population of 3,831 and Needham Market has 5,055.
| Indicator | Framlingham | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 5,055 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,681.5 | £30,002 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 66.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 27.9% |
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