Ampthill vs Dunstable
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Dunstable is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 88% lower. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Dunstable
£381,810
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Dunstable
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Dunstable
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Dunstable
367.6
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Dunstable
71.9
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Dunstable
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ampthill commands an average of £717,486, compared with £381,810 in Dunstable – a difference of 88%. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Dunstable it is a flat at £172,345.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Ampthill (£239,864 vs £172,345).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAmpthill has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Dunstable at 48.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Dunstable 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 90% in Dunstable. There are 4 schools in Ampthill and 13 in Dunstable.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunstable School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 13 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 367.6 Mbps in Dunstable and 361.0 Mbps in Ampthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 96.2% in Dunstable. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 66.9% in Dunstable.
Dunstable is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (368 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ampthill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Dunstable averages 71.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,145 in Dunstable. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Dunstable.
Ampthill has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,574.7 in Dunstable and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 42.8 in Dunstable. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 68.4% in Dunstable. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 62.6% in Dunstable.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 34,498 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 37.3% |
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