Little Eriswell vs Soham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Little Eriswell is about 24% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Little Eriswell
£227,500
Soham
£297,677
Crime Rate
Little Eriswell
N/A
Soham
67.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Little Eriswell
N/A
Soham
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Little Eriswell
314.5
Soham
400.6
EPC Rating
Little Eriswell
69.3
Soham
71.2
Median Income
Little Eriswell
£29,858
Soham
£31,962
House Prices (2021)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Little Eriswell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £227,500 versus £297,677 in Soham. The most affordable entry point in Little Eriswell is a detached at £227,500, while in Soham it is a flat at £146,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2021)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Soham (£387,298 vs £227,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 5 years, Soham prices grew faster — 32% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Little Eriswell and Soham 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 Soham. Little Eriswell has 0 schools and Soham has 4 schools.
Little Eriswell School Inspection Breakdown
Soham School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Little Eriswell | Soham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 4 |
| Primary | 0 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Soham enjoy 400.6 Mbps on average, while Little Eriswell lags behind at 314.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Little Eriswell and 92.2% in Soham. Gigabit availability stands at 55.9% in Little Eriswell and 76.3% in Soham.
Soham is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (401 vs 315 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Soham is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Little Eriswell's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,317 in Little Eriswell and £1,224 in Soham. 57.4% of homes in Little Eriswell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Soham.
Soham has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Little Eriswell has a population of 4,120 while Soham has 10,609. Median household income is £31,962 in Soham and £29,858.3 in Little Eriswell. The median age is 46.5 in Little Eriswell and 44.5 in Soham. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Little Eriswell and 61.5% in Soham.
| Indicator | Little Eriswell | Soham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,120 | 10,609 |
| 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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