Arlesey vs Buntingford

At £476,109, Arlesey undercuts Buntingford (£560,341) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Buntingford it is a flat at £240,429.

Arlesey has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Buntingford at 51.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Buntingford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 1 schools in Arlesey, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Buntingford, which has 5 schools, the figure is 75%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Arlesey averages 454.9 Mbps – ahead of Buntingford's 336.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 88.1% in Buntingford. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 62.7% in Buntingford.

→Arlesey is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (455 vs 336 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Arlesey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Buntingford averages 72.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,149 in Buntingford. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Buntingford.

→Arlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 71% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,158 in Buntingford and £35,716 in Arlesey. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 43.7 in Buntingford. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Arlesey versus 67% in Buntingford. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 62.8% in Buntingford.

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