Ampthill vs Biggleswade
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Biggleswade wins on house prices with a 79% gap. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Biggleswade
£399,954
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Biggleswade
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Biggleswade
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Biggleswade
414.6
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Biggleswade
73.9
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Biggleswade
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ampthill commands an average of £717,486, compared with £399,954 in Biggleswade – a difference of 79%. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Biggleswade it is a flat at £205,398.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 30% pricier in Ampthill (£481,224 vs £369,816).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Ampthill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 48.7 per 1,000 in Biggleswade. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Biggleswade 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 Biggleswade. There are 4 schools in Ampthill and 5 in Biggleswade.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Biggleswade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Biggleswade |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 414.6 Mbps in Biggleswade and 361.0 Mbps in Ampthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 91.8% in Biggleswade. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 80.6% in Biggleswade.
Biggleswade is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (415 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Biggleswade, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 72.7 (band C) in Ampthill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,083 in Biggleswade. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Biggleswade.
Biggleswade has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Biggleswade and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 42.5 in Biggleswade. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 63.8% in Biggleswade. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 71.2% in Biggleswade. Ampthill has a population of 8,825 and Biggleswade has 21,592.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Biggleswade |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 21,592 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 33.2% |
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