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King's Lynn vs Sutton Bridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Sutton 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.

MetricKing's LynnSutton Bridge
Total Schools191
Primary161
Secondary30
% Top two bands87.5%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.

IndicatorKing's LynnSutton Bridge
Population47,6043,912
Median Age4845.7
Median Household Income£30,060£29,330.3
Employment Rate53.7%57.1%
Owner Occupied67%65.1%
Degree-Level Qualified23.3%19.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are King's Lynn and Sutton Bridge?
King's Lynn and Sutton Bridge are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, King's Lynn or Sutton Bridge?
Sutton Bridge is cheaper, with an average house price of £191,327.
Is King's Lynn or Sutton Bridge safer?
King's Lynn has the lower crime rate at 57.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, King's Lynn or Sutton Bridge?
Sutton Bridge has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, King's Lynn or Sutton Bridge?
King's Lynn has faster average broadband at 414.8 Mbps.

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