Long Melford vs Thurston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Thurston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower.
Avg House Price
Long Melford
£392,132
Thurston
£349,826
Crime Rate
Long Melford
N/A
Thurston
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Long Melford
N/A
Thurston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Long Melford
352.7
Thurston
234.4
EPC Rating
Long Melford
69.9
Thurston
70.8
Median Income
Long Melford
£32,217
Thurston
£30,367
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Long Melford commands an average of £392,132, compared with £349,826 in Thurston – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Long Melford is a flat at £179,300, while in Thurston it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Long Melford (£352,833 vs £266,138).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Melford prices grew faster — 18% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Long Melford and Thurston 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 Thurston. Long Melford has 1 schools and Thurston has 2 schools.
Long Melford School Inspection Breakdown
Thurston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Long Melford | Thurston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 352.7 Mbps in Long Melford and 234.4 Mbps in Thurston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Long Melford and 90.1% in Thurston. Gigabit availability stands at 65.6% in Long Melford and 38.2% in Thurston.
Long Melford is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (353 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Thurston, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Long Melford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,277 in Long Melford and £1,290 in Thurston. 60.4% of homes in Long Melford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Thurston.
Thurston has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,217.3 in Long Melford and £30,366.5 in Thurston. The median age is 45.7 in Long Melford and 46 in Thurston. Employment rates stand at 58.8% in Long Melford and 59.2% in Thurston. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Long Melford versus 67.1% in Thurston. Long Melford has a population of 3,895 and Thurston has 3,009.
| Indicator | Long Melford | Thurston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,895 | 3,009 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £32,217.3 | £30,366.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.8% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 29.2% |
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