Framlingham vs Saxmundham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Framlingham is about 10% cheaper on average. Saxmundham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Framlingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Framlingham
£360,596
Saxmundham
£399,426
Crime Rate
Framlingham
61.1
Saxmundham
60.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Framlingham
100.0%
Saxmundham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Framlingham
240.4
Saxmundham
255.7
EPC Rating
Framlingham
70
Saxmundham
69.2
Median Income
Framlingham
£29,682
Saxmundham
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Framlingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,596 versus £399,426 in Saxmundham. The most affordable entry point in Framlingham is a flat at £197,125, while in Saxmundham it is a flat at £148,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Framlingham (£372,615 vs £279,458).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Saxmundham prices grew faster — 33% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 60.7 offences per 1,000 people, Saxmundham is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Framlingham's 61.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Framlingham is violent-crime, while in Saxmundham 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 Framlingham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Saxmundham.
Framlingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saxmundham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Framlingham | Saxmundham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Saxmundham enjoy 255.7 Mbps on average, while Framlingham lags behind at 240.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.2% of premises in Framlingham and 87.4% in Saxmundham. Gigabit availability stands at 40.4% in Framlingham and 43.7% in Saxmundham.
Saxmundham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (256 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Framlingham is band C (score 70), ahead of Saxmundham's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Framlingham and £1,314 in Saxmundham. 60.8% of homes in Framlingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Saxmundham.
Framlingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Framlingham has a population of 3,831 while Saxmundham has 4,778. Median household income is £29,681.5 in Framlingham and £29,350 in Saxmundham. The median age is 48.8 in Framlingham and 49.6 in Saxmundham. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Framlingham and 51.5% in Saxmundham.
| Indicator | Framlingham | Saxmundham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 4,778 |
| 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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