Arlesey vs Barton-le-Clay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Barton Le Clay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Arlesey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arlesey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
Barton-le-Clay
£425,505
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Barton-le-Clay
361
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Arlesey commands an average of £476,109, compared with £425,505 in Barton Le Clay – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Barton Le Clay it is a flat at £237,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£237,500 vs £194,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandArlesey has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Barton Le Clay at 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Barton Le Clay 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 Arlesey, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Barton Le Clay. There are 1 schools in Arlesey and 2 in Barton Le Clay.
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | Barton-le-Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.9 Mbps in Arlesey and 361.0 Mbps in Barton Le Clay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 93.5% in Barton Le Clay. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 65.3% in Barton Le Clay.
Arlesey is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (455 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Arlesey, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 72.7 (band C) in Barton Le Clay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,097 in Barton Le Clay. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Barton Le Clay.
Arlesey 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 Arlesey and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 42 in Barton Le Clay. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 62.5% in Barton Le Clay. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Arlesey versus 67% in Barton Le Clay. Arlesey has a population of 6,027 and Barton Le Clay has 4,941.
| Indicator | Arlesey | Barton-le-Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 4,941 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £34,566 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34% |
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