Area guide · Bedfordshire

Living in Ampthill

A snapshot of life in Ampthill, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Ampthill is a village in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 8,825. The average house price is £717,486 and the overall crime rate is 48.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ampthill ranks

Population

8,825

Avg House Price

£717,486

Crime Rate

48.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

361 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,566

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ampthill's detached homes (£643,937) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£239,864).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ampthill prices have risen 99% over the last 9 years (£361,366 → £717,486).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£643,937	£600,000	32
Semi-Detached	£481,224	£440,750	40
Terraced	£339,000	£320,000	53
Flat	£239,864	£225,000	15

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ampthill is 48.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ampthill: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	2
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Alameda Middle School	Secondary	Good
Redborne Upper School and Community College	Secondary	Good
Russell Lower School	Primary	Good
The Firs Lower School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Ampthill averages 361 Mbps — 261% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ampthill homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.7
% Rated C or Above	69.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,097

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,825
Median Age	42
Median Household Income	£34,566
Employment Rate	62.5%
Owner Occupied	67%
Degree-Level Qualified	34%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ampthill?

The average house price in Ampthill is £717,486 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ampthill?

The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat, with an average price of £239,864.

Is Ampthill a safe place to live?

Ampthill has a recorded crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Ampthill?

Ampthill has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ampthill?

Average broadband download speeds in Ampthill are around 361 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.5% of premises.

How big is Ampthill?

Ampthill is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 8,825.

Most compared with

How does Ampthill stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Arlesey

House price: £717,486 · £476,109
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.6
Distance: 10.0 mi

Ampthill

Baldock

House price: £717,486 · £432,242
Crime rate: 48.6 · 38.1
Distance: 13.5 mi

Ampthill

Barton-le-Clay

House price: £717,486 · £425,505
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.6
Distance: 5.1 mi

Ampthill

Bedford

House price: £717,486 · £432,760
Crime rate: 48.6 · 77.7
Distance: 7.9 mi

Ampthill

Biggleswade

House price: £717,486 · £399,954
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.7
Distance: 11.1 mi

Ampthill

Bletchley

House price: £717,486 · £321,464
Crime rate: 48.6 · 87.3
Distance: 10.3 mi

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