Framlingham vs Rendlesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Rendlesham wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Framlingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Framlingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Framlingham
£360,596
Rendlesham
£282,210
Crime Rate
Framlingham
61.1
Rendlesham
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Framlingham
100.0%
Rendlesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Framlingham
240.4
Rendlesham
227.6
EPC Rating
Framlingham
70
Rendlesham
69.2
Median Income
Framlingham
£29,682
Rendlesham
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Framlingham commands an average of £360,596, compared with £282,210 in Rendlesham – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Framlingham is a flat at £197,125, while in Rendlesham it is a flat at £137,545.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Framlingham (£197,125 vs £137,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rendlesham prices grew faster — 39% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Framlingham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.1 per 1,000 versus 61.5 per 1,000 in Rendlesham. The most common crime category in Framlingham is violent-crime, while in Rendlesham 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Framlingham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Rendlesham. There are 2 schools in Framlingham and 1 in Rendlesham.
Framlingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rendlesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Framlingham | Rendlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 240.4 Mbps in Framlingham and 227.6 Mbps in Rendlesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.2% of premises in Framlingham and 90.1% in Rendlesham. Gigabit availability stands at 40.4% in Framlingham and 36.6% in Rendlesham.
Framlingham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (240 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Framlingham, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Rendlesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Framlingham and £1,314 in Rendlesham. 60.8% of homes in Framlingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Rendlesham.
Framlingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,681.5 in Framlingham and £29,350 in Rendlesham. The median age is 48.8 in Framlingham and 49.6 in Rendlesham. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Framlingham and 51.5% in Rendlesham. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Framlingham versus 68.9% in Rendlesham. Framlingham has a population of 3,831 and Rendlesham has 3,185.
| Indicator | Framlingham | Rendlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 3,185 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,681.5 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 27.6% |
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