Framlingham vs Stowmarket
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Stowmarket is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. For families, Framlingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Framlingham
£360,596
Stowmarket
£307,984
Crime Rate
Framlingham
61.1
Stowmarket
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Framlingham
100.0%
Stowmarket
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Framlingham
240.4
Stowmarket
343.2
EPC Rating
Framlingham
70
Stowmarket
70.8
Median Income
Framlingham
£29,682
Stowmarket
£30,013
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £307,984, Stowmarket undercuts Framlingham (£360,596) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Framlingham is a flat at £197,125, while in Stowmarket it is a flat at £139,127.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Framlingham (£197,125 vs £139,127).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stowmarket prices grew faster — 18% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Framlingham and Stowmarket at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 2 schools in Framlingham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stowmarket, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.
Framlingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stowmarket School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Framlingham | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Stowmarket averages 343.2 Mbps – ahead of Framlingham's 240.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.2% of premises in Framlingham and 92.7% in Stowmarket. Gigabit availability stands at 40.4% in Framlingham and 63.6% in Stowmarket.
Stowmarket is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (343 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stowmarket, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Framlingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Framlingham and £1,354 in Stowmarket. 60.8% of homes in Framlingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Stowmarket.
Stowmarket has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,013 in Stowmarket and £29,681.5 in Framlingham. The median age is 48.8 in Framlingham and 47.9 in Stowmarket. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Framlingham and 58% in Stowmarket. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Framlingham versus 73.9% in Stowmarket. Framlingham has a population of 3,831 and Stowmarket has 20,833.
| Indicator | Framlingham | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 20,833 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,681.5 | £30,013 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 73.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 30% |
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