Glemsford vs Long Melford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Glemsford wins on house prices with a 26% gap.
Avg House Price
Glemsford
£290,254
Long Melford
£392,132
Crime Rate
Glemsford
N/A
Long Melford
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glemsford
100.0%
Long Melford
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Glemsford
352.7
Long Melford
352.7
EPC Rating
Glemsford
69.9
Long Melford
69.9
Median Income
Glemsford
£32,217
Long Melford
£32,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Long Melford commands an average of £392,132, compared with £290,254 in Glemsford – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Glemsford is a flat at £152,667, while in Long Melford it is a flat at £179,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Long Melford (£477,965 vs £360,239).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Glemsford prices grew faster — 26% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Glemsford and Long Melford at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Glemsford and Long Melford. Glemsford has 1 schools and Long Melford has 1 schools.
Glemsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Melford School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Glemsford | Long Melford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 352.7 Mbps in Glemsford and 352.7 Mbps in Long Melford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Glemsford and 94.3% in Long Melford. Gigabit availability stands at 65.6% in Glemsford and 65.6% in Long Melford.
Glemsford is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (353 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Glemsford, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Long Melford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Glemsford and £1,277 in Long Melford. 60.4% of homes in Glemsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Long Melford.
Glemsford has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,217.3 in Glemsford and £32,217.3 in Long Melford. The median age is 45.7 in Glemsford and 45.7 in Long Melford. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Glemsford and 58.8% in Long Melford. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Glemsford versus 66.3% in Long Melford. Glemsford has a population of 3,693 and Long Melford has 3,895.
| Indicator | Glemsford | Long Melford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,693 | 3,895 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,217.3 | £32,217.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 27.9% |
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