Long Melford vs Stowmarket
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Stowmarket is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower.
Avg House Price
Long Melford
£392,132
Stowmarket
£307,984
Crime Rate
Long Melford
N/A
Stowmarket
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Long Melford
N/A
Stowmarket
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Long Melford
352.7
Stowmarket
343.2
EPC Rating
Long Melford
69.9
Stowmarket
70.8
Median Income
Long Melford
£32,217
Stowmarket
£30,013
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Long Melford commands an average of £392,132, compared with £307,984 in Stowmarket – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Long Melford is a flat at £179,300, while in Stowmarket it is a flat at £139,127.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Long Melford (£298,870 vs £220,229).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Melford prices grew faster — 18% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Long Melford and Stowmarket 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 Long Melford and Stowmarket. Long Melford has 1 schools and Stowmarket has 8 schools.
Long Melford School Inspection Breakdown
Stowmarket School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Long Melford | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 352.7 Mbps in Long Melford and 343.2 Mbps in Stowmarket. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Long Melford and 92.7% in Stowmarket. Gigabit availability stands at 65.6% in Long Melford and 63.6% in Stowmarket.
Long Melford is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (353 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Stowmarket leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Long Melford averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Long Melford and £1,354 in Stowmarket. 60.4% of homes in Long Melford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Stowmarket.
Stowmarket has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,217.3 in Long Melford and £30,013 in Stowmarket. The median age is 45.7 in Long Melford and 47.9 in Stowmarket. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Long Melford versus 73.9% in Stowmarket. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Long Melford and 58% in Stowmarket.
| Indicator | Long Melford | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,895 | 20,833 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,217.3 | £30,013 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 73.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 30% |
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