Thetford vs Thurston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Thetford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. For families, Thurston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Thetford
£282,030
Thurston
£349,826
Crime Rate
Thetford
49.7
Thurston
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Thetford
71.4%
Thurston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Thetford
338.6
Thurston
234.4
EPC Rating
Thetford
69.9
Thurston
70.8
Median Income
Thetford
£29,758
Thurston
£30,367
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £282,030, Thetford undercuts Thurston (£349,826) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Thetford is a flat at £143,414, while in Thurston it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Thurston (£239,067 vs £184,880).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Thetford prices grew faster — 29% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Thetford and Thurston at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 9 schools in Thetford, 71.4% are in the top two inspection bands. In Thurston, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Thetford School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thurston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Thetford | Thurston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Thetford averages 338.6 Mbps – ahead of Thurston's 234.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Thetford and 90.1% in Thurston. Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Thetford and 38.2% in Thurston.
Thetford is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (339 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Thurston, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Thetford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,284 in Thetford and £1,290 in Thurston. 59.6% of homes in Thetford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Thurston.
Thurston has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,366.5 in Thurston and £29,757.5 in Thetford. The median age is 45.8 in Thetford and 46 in Thurston. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Thetford and 59.2% in Thurston. Owner-occupancy is 63.6% in Thetford versus 67.1% in Thurston. Thetford has a population of 25,502 and Thurston has 3,009.
| Indicator | Thetford | Thurston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,502 | 3,009 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £29,757.5 | £30,366.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.6% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.8% | 29.2% |
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