King's Lynn vs Sutton Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sutton Bridge offers lower property prices by roughly 55%. King's Lynn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sutton Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
King's Lynn
£295,774
Sutton Bridge
£191,327
Crime Rate
King's Lynn
57.9
Sutton Bridge
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
King's Lynn
87.5%
Sutton Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
King's Lynn
414.8
Sutton Bridge
287.5
EPC Rating
King's Lynn
68.1
Sutton Bridge
71.7
Median Income
King's Lynn
£30,060
Sutton Bridge
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Sutton Bridge is £191,327, which is 55% less than King's Lynn at £295,774. The most affordable entry point in King's Lynn is a flat at £118,015, while in Sutton Bridge it is a flat at £87,893.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 77% pricier in King's Lynn (£255,018 vs £144,337).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sutton Bridge prices grew faster — 28% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in King's Lynn (57.9 per 1,000) compared to Sutton Bridge (60.3 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in King's Lynn is violent-crime, while in Sutton Bridge 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 EnglandSutton Bridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.5% in King's Lynn. King's Lynn has 19 schools in total, while Sutton Bridge has 1.
King's Lynn School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | King's Lynn | Sutton Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 1 |
| Primary | 16 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
King's Lynn offers faster average downloads at 414.8 Mbps, compared to 287.5 Mbps in Sutton Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in King's Lynn and 79.8% in Sutton Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in King's Lynn and 52.4% in Sutton Bridge.
King's Lynn is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (415 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Sutton Bridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 68.1 (band C) in King's Lynn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in King's Lynn and £1,178 in Sutton Bridge. 52.9% of homes in King's Lynn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Sutton Bridge.
Sutton Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 52.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,060 in King's Lynn and £29,330.3 in Sutton Bridge. The median age is 48 in King's Lynn and 45.7 in Sutton Bridge. Employment rates stand at 53.7% in King's Lynn and 57.1% in Sutton Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 67% in King's Lynn versus 65.1% in Sutton Bridge.
| Indicator | King's Lynn | Sutton Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,604 | 3,912 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,060 | £29,330.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.3% | 19.4% |
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