Rendlesham vs Woodbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Rendlesham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Rendlesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Rendlesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Rendlesham
£282,210
Woodbridge
£446,104
Crime Rate
Rendlesham
61.5
Woodbridge
67.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Rendlesham
100.0%
Woodbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Rendlesham
227.6
Woodbridge
227.6
EPC Rating
Rendlesham
69.2
Woodbridge
69.2
Median Income
Rendlesham
£29,350
Woodbridge
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Woodbridge commands an average of £446,104, compared with £282,210 in Rendlesham – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Rendlesham is a flat at £137,545, while in Woodbridge it is a flat at £188,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Woodbridge (£580,260 vs £405,187).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rendlesham prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandRendlesham has a crime rate of 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Woodbridge at 67.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Rendlesham is violent-crime, while in Woodbridge 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Rendlesham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Woodbridge. There are 1 schools in Rendlesham and 4 in Woodbridge.
Rendlesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Rendlesham | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 227.6 Mbps in Rendlesham and 227.6 Mbps in Woodbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Rendlesham and 90.1% in Woodbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 36.6% in Rendlesham and 36.6% in Woodbridge.
Rendlesham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (228 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 Woodbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Rendlesham and £1,314 in Woodbridge. 60.6% of homes in Rendlesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Woodbridge.
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 Woodbridge. The median age is 49.6 in Rendlesham and 49.6 in Woodbridge. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Rendlesham and 51.5% in Woodbridge. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Rendlesham versus 68.9% in Woodbridge. Rendlesham has a population of 3,185 and Woodbridge has 10,527.
| Indicator | Rendlesham | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,185 | 10,527 |
| 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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