Town comparison
Red Lodge vs Thetford
Which is better to live in? 13.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Thetford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. For families, Red Lodge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Red Lodge
£285,052
Thetford
£282,030
Crime Rate
Red Lodge
N/A
Thetford
49.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Red Lodge
100.0%
Thetford
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Red Lodge
312.8
Thetford
338.6
EPC Rating
Red Lodge
71.2
Thetford
69.9
Median Income
Red Lodge
£31,962
Thetford
£29,758
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Red Lodge commands an average of £285,052, compared with £282,030 in Thetford – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Red Lodge is a flat at £177,604, while in Thetford it is a flat at £143,414.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Red Lodge (£246,940 vs £184,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Thetford prices grew faster — 29% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Red Lodge and Thetford at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Red Lodge, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 71.4% in Thetford. There are 1 schools in Red Lodge and 9 in Thetford.
Red Lodge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Red Lodge | Thetford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 338.6 Mbps in Thetford and 312.8 Mbps in Red Lodge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Red Lodge and 92.4% in Thetford. Gigabit availability stands at 54% in Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Thetford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Red Lodge and £1,284 in Thetford. 64.2% of homes in Red Lodge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.6% in Thetford.
Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge and £29,757.5 in Thetford. The median age is 44.5 in Red Lodge and 45.8 in Thetford. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Red Lodge and 58.1% in Thetford. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Red Lodge versus 63.6% in Thetford. Red Lodge has a population of 5,771 and Thetford has 25,502.
| Indicator | Red Lodge | Thetford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,771 | 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% |
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