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Mildenhall (West Suffolk) vs Newmarket

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 35% lower. For families, Newmarket edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

£270,045

Newmarket

£418,250

Crime Rate

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

27.3

Newmarket

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

66.7%

Newmarket

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

312.8

Newmarket

355.1

EPC Rating

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

71.2

Newmarket

72.6

Median Income

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

£31,962

Newmarket

£33,623

At £270,045, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) undercuts Newmarket (£418,250) by around 35% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is a flat at £125,055, while in Newmarket it is a flat at £199,645.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Newmarket (£199,645 vs £125,055).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and Newmarket at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 3 schools in Mildenhall (west Suffolk), 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Newmarket, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Newmarket School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricMildenhall (West Suffolk)Newmarket
Total Schools37
Primary26
Secondary11
% Top two bands66.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Newmarket averages 355.1 Mbps – ahead of Mildenhall (west Suffolk)'s 312.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and 92.6% in Newmarket. Gigabit availability stands at 54% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and 65.7% in Newmarket.

Newmarket is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (355 vs 313 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Newmarket leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Mildenhall (west Suffolk) averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and £1,186 in Newmarket. 64.2% of homes in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Newmarket.

Newmarket has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,623 in Newmarket and £31,962 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). The median age is 44.5 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and 44.3 in Newmarket. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) versus 65.7% in Newmarket. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and 62.1% in Newmarket.

IndicatorMildenhall (West Suffolk)Newmarket
Population9,68418,857
Median Age44.544.3
Median Household Income£31,962£33,623
Employment Rate61.5%62.1%
Owner Occupied64.1%65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified31.8%37.1%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and Newmarket?
Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and Newmarket are approximately 8.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) or Newmarket?
Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is cheaper, with an average house price of £270,045.
Is Mildenhall (west Suffolk) or Newmarket safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) or Newmarket?
Newmarket has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) or Newmarket?
Newmarket has faster average broadband at 355.1 Mbps.

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