Saxmundham vs Woodbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Saxmundham is about 10% cheaper on average. Saxmundham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Saxmundham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Saxmundham
£399,426
Woodbridge
£446,104
Crime Rate
Saxmundham
60.7
Woodbridge
67.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Saxmundham
100.0%
Woodbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Saxmundham
255.7
Woodbridge
227.6
EPC Rating
Saxmundham
69.2
Woodbridge
69.2
Median Income
Saxmundham
£29,350
Woodbridge
£29,350
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Saxmundham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £399,426 versus £446,104 in Woodbridge. The most affordable entry point in Saxmundham is a flat at £148,500, while in Woodbridge it is a flat at £188,489.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Woodbridge (£324,945 vs £242,515).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Saxmundham prices grew faster — 33% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 60.7 offences per 1,000 people, Saxmundham is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Woodbridge's 67.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Saxmundham 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Saxmundham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Woodbridge.
Saxmundham 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 | Saxmundham | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Saxmundham enjoy 255.7 Mbps on average, while Woodbridge lags behind at 227.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.4% of premises in Saxmundham and 90.1% in Woodbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 43.7% in Saxmundham and 36.6% in Woodbridge.
Saxmundham is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (256 vs 228 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Saxmundham is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Woodbridge's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Saxmundham and £1,314 in Woodbridge. 60.6% of homes in Saxmundham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Woodbridge.
Saxmundham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Saxmundham has a population of 4,778 while Woodbridge has 10,527. Median household income is £29,350 in Saxmundham and £29,350 in Woodbridge. The median age is 49.6 in Saxmundham and 49.6 in Woodbridge. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Saxmundham and 51.5% in Woodbridge.
| Indicator | Saxmundham | Woodbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,778 | 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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