Littleport vs Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Littleport
£305,580
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
£270,045
Crime Rate
Littleport
94.2
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
27.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Littleport
50.0%
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Littleport
430.7
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
312.8
EPC Rating
Littleport
71
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
71.2
Median Income
Littleport
£31,725
Mildenhall (West Suffolk)
£31,962
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Mildenhall (west Suffolk) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £270,045 versus £305,580 in Littleport. The most affordable entry point in Littleport is a flat at £145,000, while in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) it is a flat at £125,055.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Littleport (£251,270 vs £194,983).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littleport prices grew faster — 38% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 27.3 offences per 1,000 people, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is the safer of the two – 245% lower than Littleport's 94.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Littleport is violent-crime, while in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Mildenhall (west Suffolk): 66.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Littleport.
Littleport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Littleport | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Littleport enjoy 430.7 Mbps on average, while Mildenhall (west Suffolk) lags behind at 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Littleport and 92% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Gigabit availability stands at 83.9% in Littleport and 54% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
Littleport is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (431 vs 313 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Littleport's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Littleport and £1,224 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). 62.2% of homes in Littleport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Littleport has a population of 9,170 while Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has 9,684. Median household income is £31,962 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and £31,725 in Littleport. The median age is 46.2 in Littleport and 44.5 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Littleport and 61.5% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk).
| Indicator | Littleport | Mildenhall (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,170 | 9,684 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,725 | £31,962 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 31.8% |
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