Ampthill vs Heacham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 73.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Heacham is about 124% 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
Heacham
£319,998
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Heacham
57.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Heacham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Heacham
288
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Heacham
66
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Heacham
£28,054
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Heacham is £319,998, which is 124% less than Ampthill at £717,486. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Heacham it is a flat at £135,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 88% pricier in Ampthill (£481,224 vs £256,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Ampthill (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Heacham (57.8 per 1,000), a 19% difference. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Heacham 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 Heacham. Ampthill has 4 schools in total, while Heacham has 2.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Heacham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Heacham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ampthill offers faster average downloads at 361.0 Mbps, compared to 288.0 Mbps in Heacham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 89.1% in Heacham. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 51.1% in Heacham.
Ampthill is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (361 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ampthill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 66 (band D) in Heacham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,512 in Heacham. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.8% in Heacham.
Ampthill has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 47.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,566 in Ampthill and £28,054 in Heacham. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 50.9 in Heacham. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 50.2% in Heacham. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 67.8% in Heacham.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Heacham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 4,307 |
| Median Age | 42 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £28,054 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 50.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 24.8% |
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