Ampthill vs Luton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Luton wins on house prices with a 118% gap. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Luton
£328,504
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Luton
82.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Luton
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Luton
455.5
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Luton
71.5
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Luton
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £328,504, Luton undercuts Ampthill (£717,486) by around 118% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Luton it is a flat at £181,124.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 43% pricier in Ampthill (£481,224 vs £337,469).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Ampthill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 82.8 per 1,000 in Luton. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Luton 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 Luton, which has 62 schools, the figure is 94.3%.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Luton School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 62 schools (49 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 62 |
| Primary | 2 | 49 |
| Secondary | 2 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Luton averages 455.5 Mbps – ahead of Ampthill's 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 97% in Luton. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 88.5% in Luton.
Luton is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (456 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ampthill, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Luton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,097 in Luton. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Luton.
Ampthill has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,566 in Ampthill and £32,453.3 in Luton. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 40.6 in Luton. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 61.1% in Luton. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 63% in Luton. Ampthill has a population of 8,825 and Luton has 233,524.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 233,524 |
| Median Age | 42 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 33.6% |
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