Ampthill vs Hunstanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 75.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Hunstanton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 69% lower. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Hunstanton
£425,723
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Hunstanton
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Hunstanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Hunstanton
356.5
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Hunstanton
68.1
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Hunstanton
£30,060
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £425,723, Hunstanton undercuts Ampthill (£717,486) by around 69% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Hunstanton it is a flat at £180,932.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 63% pricier in Ampthill (£481,224 vs £295,857).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAmpthill has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19% lower than Hunstanton at 57.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Hunstanton 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 EnglandOf the 4 schools in Ampthill, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hunstanton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hunstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Hunstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ampthill averages 361.0 Mbps – ahead of Hunstanton's 356.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 96.3% in Hunstanton. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 66.2% in Hunstanton.
Ampthill is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (361 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ampthill, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 68.1 (band C) in Hunstanton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,382 in Hunstanton. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.9% in Hunstanton.
Ampthill has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 52.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,566 in Ampthill and £30,060 in Hunstanton. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 48 in Hunstanton. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 53.7% in Hunstanton. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 67% in Hunstanton. Ampthill has a population of 8,825 and Hunstanton has 4,230.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Hunstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 4,230 |
| Median Age | 42 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £30,060 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 53.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 23.3% |
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