Framlingham vs Woodbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Framlingham offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Framlingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Framlingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Framlingham
£360,596
Woodbridge
£446,104
Crime Rate
Framlingham
61.1
Woodbridge
67.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Framlingham
100.0%
Woodbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Framlingham
240.4
Woodbridge
227.6
EPC Rating
Framlingham
70
Woodbridge
69.2
Median Income
Framlingham
£29,682
Woodbridge
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Framlingham is £360,596, which is 19% less than Woodbridge at £446,104. The most affordable entry point in Framlingham is a flat at £197,125, while in Woodbridge it is a flat at £188,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Woodbridge (£324,945 vs £258,145).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Woodbridge prices grew faster — 30% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Framlingham (61.1 per 1,000) compared to Woodbridge (67.5 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Framlingham is violent-crime, while in Woodbridge 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 EnglandFramlingham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Woodbridge. Framlingham has 2 schools in total, while Woodbridge has 4.
Framlingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Framlingham | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Framlingham offers faster average downloads at 240.4 Mbps, compared to 227.6 Mbps in Woodbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.2% of premises in Framlingham and 90.1% in Woodbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 40.4% in Framlingham and 36.6% in Woodbridge.
Framlingham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (240 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Framlingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Woodbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,334 in Framlingham and £1,314 in Woodbridge. 60.8% of homes in Framlingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Woodbridge.
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 Woodbridge. The median age is 48.8 in Framlingham and 49.6 in Woodbridge. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Framlingham and 51.5% in Woodbridge. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Framlingham versus 68.9% in Woodbridge.
| Indicator | Framlingham | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 10,527 |
| 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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