Ampthill vs Baldock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Baldock is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 66% lower. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Baldock
£432,242
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Baldock
38.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Baldock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Baldock
400.8
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Baldock
73.5
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Baldock
£37,174
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ampthill commands an average of £717,486, compared with £432,242 in Baldock – a difference of 66%. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Baldock it is a flat at £224,558.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Baldock (£781,404 vs £643,937).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBaldock has a crime rate of 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Ampthill at 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Baldock 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 Ampthill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Baldock. There are 4 schools in Ampthill and 5 in Baldock.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Baldock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 400.8 Mbps in Baldock and 361.0 Mbps in Ampthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 90.4% in Baldock. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 77.9% in Baldock.
Baldock is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (401 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Baldock leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.5 (C), while Ampthill averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,110 in Baldock. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.5% in Baldock.
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,174 in Baldock and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 43.5 in Baldock. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 68.3% in Baldock. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 63.1% in Baldock.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Baldock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 10,613 |
| Median Age | 42 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £37,174 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 40.8% |
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