Harleston vs Long Stratton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Long Stratton offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Long Stratton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Harleston
£339,852
Long Stratton
£246,406
Crime Rate
Harleston
42.2
Long Stratton
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Harleston
N/A
Long Stratton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Harleston
156
Long Stratton
264.2
EPC Rating
Harleston
69.9
Long Stratton
69.7
Median Income
Harleston
£31,059
Long Stratton
£33,815
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Long Stratton is £246,406, which is 38% less than Harleston at £339,852. The most affordable entry point in Harleston is a flat at £175,712, while in Long Stratton it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Harleston (£412,517 vs £298,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harleston prices grew faster — 51% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 42 offences per 1,000 people, Long Stratton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Harleston's 42.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Harleston is violent-crime, while in Long Stratton 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Harleston and Long Stratton. Harleston has 1 schools and Long Stratton has 3 schools.
Harleston School Inspection Breakdown
Long Stratton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Harleston | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Long Stratton offers faster average downloads at 264.2 Mbps, compared to 156.0 Mbps in Harleston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.5% of premises in Harleston and 84% in Long Stratton. Gigabit availability stands at 20.2% in Harleston and 46.3% in Long Stratton.
Long Stratton is the faster of the two by 69% on average download speed (264 vs 156 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Harleston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.7 (band C) in Long Stratton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Harleston and £1,310 in Long Stratton. 60.1% of homes in Harleston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Long Stratton.
Harleston has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,815 in Long Stratton and £31,059.3 in Harleston. The median age is 48.2 in Harleston and 47.1 in Long Stratton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Harleston and 57.8% in Long Stratton. Owner-occupancy is 72% in Harleston versus 73.1% in Long Stratton.
| Indicator | Harleston | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,077 | 5,218 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,059.3 | £33,815 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 32% |
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