Ampthill vs Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Eaton Bray And Edlesborough wins on house prices with a 57% gap. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£457,154
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
367.6
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
71.9
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ampthill commands an average of £717,486, compared with £457,154 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough – a difference of 57%. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough it is a flat at £210,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Ampthill (£481,224 vs £423,323).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Ampthill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 49.3 per 1,000 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough 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 Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. There are 4 schools in Ampthill and 2 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 367.6 Mbps in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough and 361.0 Mbps in Ampthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 96.2% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 66.9% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (368 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ampthill, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 71.9 (band C) in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,145 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
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 Eaton Bray And Edlesborough and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 42.8 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 62.6% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 68.4% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Ampthill has a population of 8,825 and Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has 4,201.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 4,201 |
| 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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