Ampthill vs Woburn Sands
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Woburn Sands is about 35% 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
Woburn Sands
£530,143
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Woburn Sands
87.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Woburn Sands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Woburn Sands
371.8
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Woburn Sands
73.1
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Woburn Sands
£35,370
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Woburn Sands is £530,143, which is 35% less than Ampthill at £717,486. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Woburn Sands it is a flat at £274,613.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Woburn Sands (£782,946 vs £643,937).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Ampthill is the safer of the two – 80% lower than Woburn Sands's 87.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Woburn Sands 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 Woburn Sands. Ampthill has 4 schools in total, while Woburn Sands has 1.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woburn Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Woburn Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Woburn Sands offers faster average downloads at 371.8 Mbps, compared to 361.0 Mbps in Ampthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 90.4% in Woburn Sands. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 69.6% in Woburn Sands.
Woburn Sands is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (372 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Woburn Sands are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.1 (band C) versus 72.7 (band C) in Ampthill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,110 in Woburn Sands. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Woburn Sands.
Woburn Sands has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,370.3 in Woburn Sands and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 41.6 in Woburn Sands. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 63.1% in Woburn Sands. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 65.3% in Woburn Sands.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Woburn Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 4,315 |
| Median Age | 42 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,370.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 65.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 36.7% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Ampthill and Woburn Sands?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ampthill or Woburn Sands?
Is Ampthill or Woburn Sands safer?
Which has better schools, Ampthill or Woburn Sands?
Which has faster broadband, Ampthill or Woburn Sands?
Keep exploring