Ampthill vs Sandy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sandy offers lower property prices by roughly 67%. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Sandy
£430,467
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Sandy
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Sandy
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Sandy
401.5
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Sandy
73.9
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Sandy
£35,292
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Sandy is £430,467, which is 67% less than Ampthill at £717,486. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Sandy it is a flat at £138,420.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 73% pricier in Ampthill (£239,864 vs £138,420).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Ampthill (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Sandy (48.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Sandy 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 75% in Sandy. Ampthill has 4 schools in total, while Sandy has 5.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sandy School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Sandy offers faster average downloads at 401.5 Mbps, compared to 361.0 Mbps in Ampthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 93.2% in Sandy. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 76.8% in Sandy.
Sandy is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (402 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Sandy are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 72.7 (band C) in Ampthill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,118 in Sandy. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.3% in Sandy.
Sandy has more energy-efficient housing — 72.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,292 in Sandy and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 43.6 in Sandy. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 62.8% in Sandy. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 69.7% in Sandy.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 11,375 |
| Median Age | 42 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,292 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 38.1% |
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