Rendlesham vs Saxmundham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Rendlesham wins on house prices with a 29% gap. Saxmundham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Rendlesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Rendlesham
£282,210
Saxmundham
£399,426
Crime Rate
Rendlesham
61.5
Saxmundham
60.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Rendlesham
100.0%
Saxmundham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Rendlesham
227.6
Saxmundham
255.7
EPC Rating
Rendlesham
69.2
Saxmundham
69.2
Median Income
Rendlesham
£29,350
Saxmundham
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £282,210, Rendlesham undercuts Saxmundham (£399,426) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Rendlesham is a flat at £137,545, while in Saxmundham it is a flat at £148,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Saxmundham (£475,717 vs £405,187).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rendlesham prices grew faster — 39% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Saxmundham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.7 per 1,000 versus 61.5 per 1,000 in Rendlesham. The most common crime category in Rendlesham is violent-crime, while in Saxmundham 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Rendlesham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Saxmundham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Rendlesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saxmundham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Rendlesham | Saxmundham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Saxmundham averages 255.7 Mbps – ahead of Rendlesham's 227.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Rendlesham and 87.4% in Saxmundham. Gigabit availability stands at 36.6% in Rendlesham and 43.7% in Saxmundham.
Saxmundham is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (256 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Rendlesham, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Saxmundham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Rendlesham and £1,314 in Saxmundham. 60.6% of homes in Rendlesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Saxmundham.
Rendlesham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,350 in Rendlesham and £29,350 in Saxmundham. The median age is 49.6 in Rendlesham and 49.6 in Saxmundham. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Rendlesham and 51.5% in Saxmundham. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Rendlesham versus 68.9% in Saxmundham. Rendlesham has a population of 3,185 and Saxmundham has 4,778.
| Indicator | Rendlesham | Saxmundham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,185 | 4,778 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 49.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,350 | £29,350 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 27.6% |
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