Ampthill vs Caddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Caddington offers lower property prices by roughly 50%. Caddington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Caddington
£479,366
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Caddington
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Caddington
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Caddington
455.5
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Caddington
71.5
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Caddington
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Caddington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £479,366 versus £717,486 in Ampthill. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Caddington it is a terraced at £386,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Ampthill (£481,224 vs £424,963).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.4 offences per 1,000 people, Caddington is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ampthill's 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Caddington 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ampthill and Caddington. Ampthill has 4 schools and Caddington has 1 schools.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caddington School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ampthill | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Caddington enjoy 455.5 Mbps on average, while Ampthill lags behind at 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 97% in Caddington. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 88.5% in Caddington.
Caddington is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (456 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ampthill is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Caddington's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,097 in Caddington. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caddington.
Ampthill has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ampthill has a population of 8,825 while Caddington has 3,288. Median household income is £34,566 in Ampthill and £32,453.3 in Caddington. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 40.6 in Caddington. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 61.1% in Caddington.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 3,288 |
| Median Age | 42 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 33.6% |
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