Town comparison
Rendlesham vs Trimley St Mary
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Trimley St Mary wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Trimley St Mary has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Rendlesham
£282,210
Trimley St Mary
£269,479
Crime Rate
Rendlesham
61.5
Trimley St Mary
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Rendlesham
100.0%
Trimley St Mary
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Rendlesham
227.6
Trimley St Mary
394.6
EPC Rating
Rendlesham
69.2
Trimley St Mary
69.2
Median Income
Rendlesham
£29,350
Trimley St Mary
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Rendlesham commands an average of £282,210, compared with £269,479 in Trimley St Mary – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Rendlesham is a flat at £137,545, while in Trimley St Mary it is a flat at £79,145.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Rendlesham (£137,545 vs £79,145).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rendlesham prices grew faster — 39% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Trimley St Mary experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61 per 1,000 versus 61.5 per 1,000 in Rendlesham. The most common crime category in Rendlesham is violent-crime, while in Trimley St Mary 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Rendlesham and Trimley St Mary. Rendlesham has 1 schools and Trimley St Mary has 1 schools.
Rendlesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Trimley St Mary School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Rendlesham | Trimley St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.6 Mbps in Trimley St Mary and 227.6 Mbps in Rendlesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Rendlesham and 94.6% in Trimley St Mary. Gigabit availability stands at 36.6% in Rendlesham and 75.3% in Trimley St Mary.
Trimley St Mary is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (395 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Rendlesham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Trimley St Mary averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Rendlesham and £1,314 in Trimley St Mary. 60.6% of homes in Rendlesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Trimley St Mary.
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 Trimley St Mary. The median age is 49.6 in Rendlesham and 49.6 in Trimley St Mary. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Rendlesham versus 68.9% in Trimley St Mary. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Rendlesham and 51.5% in Trimley St Mary.
| Indicator | Rendlesham | Trimley St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,185 | 3,736 |
| 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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