Ampthill vs Marston Moretaine
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Marston Moretaine offers lower property prices by roughly 101%. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Marston Moretaine
£357,190
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Marston Moretaine
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Marston Moretaine
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Marston Moretaine
324.9
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Marston Moretaine
73.4
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Marston Moretaine
£34,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Marston Moretaine more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £357,190 versus £717,486 in Ampthill. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Marston Moretaine it is a flat at £215,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 42% pricier in Ampthill (£481,224 vs £338,065).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Ampthill is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Marston Moretaine's 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Marston Moretaine 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Ampthill: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Marston Moretaine.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Marston Moretaine School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ampthill enjoy 361.0 Mbps on average, while Marston Moretaine lags behind at 324.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 90.2% in Marston Moretaine. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 58.9% in Marston Moretaine.
Ampthill is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (361 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Marston Moretaine is band C (score 73.4), ahead of Ampthill's band C (score 72.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,067 in Marston Moretaine. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73% in Marston Moretaine.
Marston Moretaine has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ampthill has a population of 8,825 while Marston Moretaine has 6,032. Median household income is £34,685.3 in Marston Moretaine and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 41 in Marston Moretaine. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 63% in Marston Moretaine.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 6,032 |
| Median Age | 42 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £34,685.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34.6% |
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