Ampthill vs Letchworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Letchworth wins on house prices with a 53% gap. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Letchworth
£467,656
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Letchworth
50.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Letchworth
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Letchworth
420.1
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Letchworth
72.6
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Letchworth
£37,289
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £467,656, Letchworth undercuts Ampthill (£717,486) by around 53% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Letchworth it is a flat at £201,431.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Ampthill (£239,864 vs £201,431).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Ampthill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 50.2 per 1,000 in Letchworth. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Letchworth 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 Letchworth, which has 13 schools, the figure is 90.9%.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Letchworth School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Letchworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 13 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Letchworth averages 420.1 Mbps – ahead of Ampthill's 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 96% in Letchworth. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 79.9% in Letchworth.
Letchworth is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (420 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ampthill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Letchworth averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,110 in Letchworth. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.9% in Letchworth.
Letchworth has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,288.5 in Letchworth and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 43.3 in Letchworth. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 68% in Letchworth. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 63% in Letchworth.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Letchworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 33,993 |
| Median Age | 42 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £37,288.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 37.4% |
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