Lawford vs Needham Market
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Needham Market is about 49% cheaper on average. For families, Lawford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lawford
£393,024
Needham Market
£263,455
Crime Rate
Lawford
79.1
Needham Market
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lawford
100.0%
Needham Market
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lawford
424.1
Needham Market
264.3
EPC Rating
Lawford
69.6
Needham Market
70.4
Median Income
Lawford
£29,916
Needham Market
£30,002
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Needham Market more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £263,455 versus £393,024 in Lawford. The most affordable entry point in Lawford is a flat at £183,048, while in Needham Market it is a flat at £136,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 35% pricier in Lawford (£331,770 vs £245,435).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lawford prices grew faster — 41% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Lawford and Needham Market at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Lawford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Needham Market.
Lawford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Needham Market School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lawford | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Lawford enjoy 424.1 Mbps on average, while Needham Market lags behind at 264.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Lawford and 88.5% in Needham Market. Gigabit availability stands at 82.3% in Lawford and 44.4% in Needham Market.
Lawford is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (424 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Needham Market is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Lawford's band D (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,288 in Lawford and £1,236 in Needham Market. 56.8% of homes in Lawford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Needham Market.
Needham Market has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Lawford has a population of 4,488 while Needham Market has 5,055. Median household income is £30,002 in Needham Market and £29,916 in Lawford. The median age is 49.5 in Lawford and 46.2 in Needham Market. Employment rates stand at 51.1% in Lawford and 56.5% in Needham Market.
| Indicator | Lawford | Needham Market |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,488 | 5,055 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,916 | £30,002 |
| Employment Rate | 51.1% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 66.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.7% | 27.9% |
Location
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