The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Little Eriswell wins on house prices with a 20% gap.
Avg House Price
Little Eriswell
£227,500
Red Lodge
£285,052
Crime Rate
Little Eriswell
N/A
Red Lodge
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Little Eriswell
N/A
Red Lodge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Little Eriswell
314.5
Red Lodge
312.8
EPC Rating
Little Eriswell
69.3
Red Lodge
71.2
Median Income
Little Eriswell
£29,858
Red Lodge
£31,962
House Prices (2021)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Red Lodge commands an average of £285,052, compared with £227,500 in Little Eriswell – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Little Eriswell is a detached at £227,500, while in Red Lodge it is a flat at £177,604.
Average Price by Property Type (2021)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Red Lodge (£368,006 vs £227,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 5 years, Red Lodge prices grew faster — 7% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Little Eriswell and Red Lodge at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Little Eriswell and Red Lodge. Little Eriswell has 0 schools and Red Lodge has 1 schools.
Little Eriswell School Inspection Breakdown
Red Lodge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Little Eriswell | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 314.5 Mbps in Little Eriswell and 312.8 Mbps in Red Lodge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Little Eriswell and 92% in Red Lodge. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Little Eriswell and 54% in Red Lodge.
Little Eriswell is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (315 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Red Lodge, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Little Eriswell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Little Eriswell and £1,224 in Red Lodge. 57.4% of homes in Little Eriswell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Red Lodge.
Red Lodge has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,962 in Red Lodge and £29,858.3 in Little Eriswell. The median age is 46.5 in Little Eriswell and 44.5 in Red Lodge. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Little Eriswell and 61.5% in Red Lodge. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Little Eriswell versus 64.1% in Red Lodge. Little Eriswell has a population of 4,120 and Red Lodge has 5,771.
| Indicator | Little Eriswell | Red Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,120 | 5,771 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,858.3 | £31,962 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 31.8% |
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