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Littleport vs Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricLittleportMildenhall (West Suffolk)
Total Schools33
Primary22
Secondary11
% Top two bands50%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).

IndicatorLittleportMildenhall (West Suffolk)
Population9,1709,684
Median Age46.244.5
Median Household Income£31,725£31,962
Employment Rate57.3%61.5%
Owner Occupied67.3%64.1%
Degree-Level Qualified25.8%31.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Littleport and Mildenhall (west Suffolk)?
Littleport and Mildenhall (west Suffolk) are approximately 11.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Littleport or Mildenhall (west Suffolk)?
Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is cheaper, with an average house price of £270,045.
Is Littleport or Mildenhall (west Suffolk) safer?
Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has the lower crime rate at 27.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Littleport or Mildenhall (west Suffolk)?
Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 66.7%.
Which has faster broadband, Littleport or Mildenhall (west Suffolk)?
Littleport has faster average broadband at 430.7 Mbps.

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