Ampthill vs Silsoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Silsoe is about 37% 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
Silsoe
£525,137
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Silsoe
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Silsoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Silsoe
361
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Silsoe
72.7
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Silsoe
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Silsoe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £525,137 versus £717,486 in Ampthill. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Silsoe it is a flat at £222,229.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Ampthill (£481,224 vs £389,454).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Ampthill (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Silsoe (48.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Silsoe 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 Silsoe.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Silsoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Silsoe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silsoe lags behind at 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 93.5% in Silsoe. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 65.3% in Silsoe.
Ampthill is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (361 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ampthill is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Silsoe's band C (score 72.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,097 in Silsoe. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Silsoe.
Ampthill has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ampthill has a population of 8,825 while Silsoe has 3,419. Median household income is £34,566 in Ampthill and £34,566 in Silsoe. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 42 in Silsoe. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 62.5% in Silsoe.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Silsoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 3,419 |
| 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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