Mildenhall (West Suffolk) vs Thetford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Thetford edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

£270,045

Thetford

£282,030

Crime Rate

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Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

27.3

Thetford

49.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

66.7%

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Thetford

71.4%

Avg Download Speed

Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

312.8

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Thetford

338.6

EPC Rating

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Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

71.2

Thetford

69.9

Median Income

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Mildenhall (West Suffolk)

£31,962

Thetford

£29,758

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in East of England

Property in Thetford commands an average of £282,030, compared with £270,045 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is a flat at £125,055, while in Thetford it is a flat at £143,414.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Thetford (£143,414 vs £125,055).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Crime & Safety

Safest in East of England

Residents of Mildenhall (west Suffolk) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 27.3 per 1,000 versus 49.7 per 1,000 in Thetford. The most common crime category in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is violent-crime, while in Thetford 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 England

Families may prefer Thetford, where 71.4% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). There are 3 schools in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and 9 in Thetford.

Mildenhall (West Suffolk) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Thetford School Inspection Breakdown

71.4% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Mildenhall (West Suffolk)	Thetford
Total Schools	3	9
Primary	2	8
Secondary	1	1
% Top two bands	66.7%	71.4%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 338.6 Mbps in Thetford and 312.8 Mbps in Mildenhall (west Suffolk). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and 92.4% in Thetford. Gigabit availability stands at 54% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and 60.4% in Thetford.

Thetford is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (339 vs 313 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Mildenhall (west Suffolk), scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Thetford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and £1,284 in Thetford. 64.2% of homes in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Thetford.

Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,962 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and £29,757.5 in Thetford. The median age is 44.5 in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and 45.8 in Thetford. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and 58.1% in Thetford. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Mildenhall (west Suffolk) versus 63.6% in Thetford. Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has a population of 9,684 and Thetford has 25,502.

Indicator	Mildenhall (West Suffolk)	Thetford
Population	9,684	25,502
Median Age	44.5	45.8
Median Household Income	£31,962	£29,757.5
Employment Rate	61.5%	58.1%
Owner Occupied	64.1%	63.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.8%	25.8%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and Thetford?

Mildenhall (west Suffolk) and Thetford are approximately 11.1 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) or Thetford?

Mildenhall (west Suffolk) is cheaper, with an average house price of £270,045.

Is Mildenhall (west Suffolk) or Thetford safer?

Mildenhall (west Suffolk) has the lower crime rate at 27.3 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) or Thetford?

Thetford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 71.4%.

Which has faster broadband, Mildenhall (west Suffolk) or Thetford?

Thetford has faster average broadband at 338.6 Mbps.

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