Ampthill vs Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 78% lower. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
£402,228
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
417.4
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
73.9
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ampthill commands an average of £717,486, compared with £402,228 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) – a difference of 78%. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) it is a flat at £139,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 73% pricier in Ampthill (£239,864 vs £139,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAmpthill has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Toddington (central Bedfordshire) at 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Ampthill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). There are 4 schools in Ampthill and 2 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.4 Mbps in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) and 361.0 Mbps in Ampthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 94.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 79.6% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (417 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Ampthill averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,083 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 42.5 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 71.2% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 63.8% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
| Indicator | Ampthill | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 4,509 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 33.2% |
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