Needham Market vs Thurston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Needham Market offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. For families, Needham Market edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Needham Market
£263,455
Thurston
£349,826
Crime Rate
Needham Market
N/A
Thurston
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Needham Market
100.0%
Thurston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Needham Market
264.3
Thurston
234.4
EPC Rating
Needham Market
70.4
Thurston
70.8
Median Income
Needham Market
£30,002
Thurston
£30,367
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Needham Market more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £263,455 versus £349,826 in Thurston. The most affordable entry point in Needham Market is a flat at £136,824, while in Thurston it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Thurston (£428,664 vs £373,343).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Needham Market prices grew faster — 29% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Needham Market and Thurston at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Needham Market: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Thurston.
Needham Market School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thurston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Needham Market | Thurston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Needham Market enjoy 264.3 Mbps on average, while Thurston lags behind at 234.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of premises in Needham Market and 90.1% in Thurston. Gigabit availability stands at 44.4% in Needham Market and 38.2% in Thurston.
Needham Market is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (264 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Thurston is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Needham Market's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Needham Market and £1,290 in Thurston. 62.4% of homes in Needham Market have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Thurston.
Needham Market has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Needham Market has a population of 5,055 while Thurston has 3,009. Median household income is £30,366.5 in Thurston and £30,002 in Needham Market. The median age is 46.2 in Needham Market and 46 in Thurston. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Needham Market and 59.2% in Thurston.
| Indicator | Needham Market | Thurston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,055 | 3,009 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £30,002 | £30,366.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.1% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 29.2% |
Location
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