Arlesey vs Caddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Arlesey is about 1% cheaper on average. Caddington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
Caddington
£479,366
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Caddington
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Caddington
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Caddington
455.5
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Caddington
71.5
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Caddington
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Arlesey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £476,109 versus £479,366 in Caddington. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Caddington it is a terraced at £386,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Caddington (£386,938 vs £317,412).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.4 offences per 1,000 people, Caddington is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Arlesey's 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Caddington 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 data is not fully available for both Arlesey and Caddington. Arlesey has 1 schools and Caddington has 1 schools.
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caddington School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Arlesey | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Caddington enjoy 455.5 Mbps on average, while Arlesey lags behind at 454.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 97% in Caddington. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 88.5% in Caddington.
Caddington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (456 vs 455 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arlesey is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Caddington's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,097 in Caddington. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caddington.
Arlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arlesey has a population of 6,027 while Caddington has 3,288. Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £32,453.3 in Caddington. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 40.6 in Caddington. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 61.1% in Caddington.
| Indicator | Arlesey | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 3,288 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.6% |
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