Ampthill vs Hitchin
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hitchin is about 33% 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
Hitchin
£539,220
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Hitchin
50.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Hitchin
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Hitchin
386.2
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Hitchin
73.1
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Hitchin
£35,426
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Hitchin is £539,220, which is 33% less than Ampthill at £717,486. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Hitchin it is a flat at £249,133.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Hitchin (£850,064 vs £643,937).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Ampthill (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Hitchin (50.1 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Hitchin 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 Hitchin. Ampthill has 4 schools in total, while Hitchin has 15.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hitchin School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Hitchin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 15 |
| Primary | 2 | 12 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hitchin offers faster average downloads at 386.2 Mbps, compared to 361.0 Mbps in Ampthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 95.4% in Hitchin. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 73.3% in Hitchin.
Hitchin is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (386 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hitchin are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.1 (band C) versus 72.7 (band C) in Ampthill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,044 in Hitchin. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.8% in Hitchin.
Hitchin has more energy-efficient housing — 72.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,426.3 in Hitchin and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 42.5 in Hitchin. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 63.3% in Hitchin. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 64.3% in Hitchin.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Hitchin |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 35,220 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,426.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 64.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34.8% |
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