Ampthill vs Shortstown
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Shortstown is about 116% cheaper on average. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Shortstown
£332,709
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Shortstown
78.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Shortstown
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Shortstown
463.6
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Shortstown
72.7
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Shortstown
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Shortstown is £332,709, which is 116% less than Ampthill at £717,486. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Shortstown it is a flat at £192,462.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 57% pricier in Ampthill (£643,937 vs £410,010).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Ampthill (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Shortstown (78.1 per 1,000), a 61% difference. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Shortstown 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 100% in Shortstown. Ampthill has 4 schools in total, while Shortstown has 1.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shortstown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Shortstown |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Shortstown offers faster average downloads at 463.6 Mbps, compared to 361.0 Mbps in Ampthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 98.5% in Shortstown. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 90.6% in Shortstown.
Shortstown is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (464 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ampthill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 72.7 (band C) in Shortstown. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,097 in Shortstown. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Shortstown.
Ampthill has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,566 in Ampthill and £34,566 in Shortstown. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 42 in Shortstown. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 62.5% in Shortstown. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 67% in Shortstown.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Shortstown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 4,837 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £34,566 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34% |
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