Glemsford vs Sudbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Glemsford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. For families, Glemsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glemsford
£290,254
Sudbury
£362,160
Crime Rate
Glemsford
N/A
Sudbury
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glemsford
100.0%
Sudbury
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Glemsford
352.7
Sudbury
352.7
EPC Rating
Glemsford
69.9
Sudbury
69.9
Median Income
Glemsford
£32,217
Sudbury
£32,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Sudbury commands an average of £362,160, compared with £290,254 in Glemsford – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Glemsford is a flat at £152,667, while in Sudbury it is a flat at £180,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Sudbury (£493,082 vs £360,239).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Glemsford prices grew faster — 26% vs -8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Glemsford and Sudbury at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Glemsford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.5% in Sudbury. There are 1 schools in Glemsford and 8 in Sudbury.
Glemsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sudbury School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Glemsford | Sudbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 352.7 Mbps in Glemsford and 352.7 Mbps in Sudbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Glemsford and 94.3% in Sudbury. Gigabit availability stands at 65.6% in Glemsford and 65.6% in Sudbury.
Glemsford is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (353 vs 353 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Glemsford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Sudbury averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Glemsford and £1,277 in Sudbury. 60.4% of homes in Glemsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Sudbury.
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 Sudbury. The median age is 45.7 in Glemsford and 45.7 in Sudbury. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Glemsford versus 66.3% in Sudbury. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Glemsford and 58.8% in Sudbury.
| Indicator | Glemsford | Sudbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,693 | 23,922 |
| 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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