Glemsford vs Thurston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Glemsford offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. For families, Glemsford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Glemsford
£290,254
Thurston
£349,826
Crime Rate
Glemsford
N/A
Thurston
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Glemsford
100.0%
Thurston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Glemsford
352.7
Thurston
234.4
EPC Rating
Glemsford
69.9
Thurston
70.8
Median Income
Glemsford
£32,217
Thurston
£30,367
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Glemsford is £290,254, which is 17% less than Thurston at £349,826. The most affordable entry point in Glemsford is a flat at £152,667, while in Thurston it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Thurston (£428,664 vs £360,239).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Glemsford prices grew faster — 26% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Glemsford and Thurston at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandGlemsford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Thurston. Glemsford has 1 schools in total, while Thurston has 2.
Glemsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thurston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Glemsford | Thurston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Glemsford offers faster average downloads at 352.7 Mbps, compared to 234.4 Mbps in Thurston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Glemsford and 90.1% in Thurston. Gigabit availability stands at 65.6% in Glemsford and 38.2% in Thurston.
Glemsford is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (353 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Thurston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Glemsford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Glemsford and £1,290 in Thurston. 60.4% of homes in Glemsford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Thurston.
Thurston has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,217.3 in Glemsford and £30,366.5 in Thurston. The median age is 45.7 in Glemsford and 46 in Thurston. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Glemsford and 59.2% in Thurston. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Glemsford versus 67.1% in Thurston.
| Indicator | Glemsford | Thurston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,693 | 3,009 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £32,217.3 | £30,366.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 29.2% |
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