Ampthill vs Bromham (Bedford)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bromham (bedford) is about 50% cheaper on average. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Bromham (Bedford)
£478,315
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Bromham (Bedford)
77.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Bromham (Bedford)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Bromham (Bedford)
324.9
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Bromham (Bedford)
73.4
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Bromham (Bedford)
£34,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Bromham (bedford) is £478,315, which is 50% less than Ampthill at £717,486. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Bromham (bedford) it is a terraced at £300,290.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Ampthill (£481,224 vs £401,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Ampthill is the safer of the two – 60% lower than Bromham (bedford)'s 77.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Bromham (bedford) 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 EnglandAmpthill has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bromham (bedford). Ampthill has 4 schools in total, while Bromham (bedford) has 1.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Bromham (Bedford) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ampthill offers faster average downloads at 361.0 Mbps, compared to 324.9 Mbps in Bromham (bedford). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 90.2% in Bromham (bedford). Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 58.9% in Bromham (bedford).
Ampthill is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (361 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bromham (bedford) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.4 (band C) versus 72.7 (band C) in Ampthill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,067 in Bromham (bedford). 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73% in Bromham (bedford).
Bromham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,685.3 in Bromham (bedford) and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 41 in Bromham (bedford). Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 63% in Bromham (bedford). Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 62.9% in Bromham (bedford).
| Indicator | Ampthill | Bromham (Bedford) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 4,652 |
| Median Age | 42 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £34,685.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34.6% |
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