Arlesey vs Letchworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Letchworth wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Arlesey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arlesey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
Letchworth
£467,656
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Letchworth
50.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Letchworth
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Letchworth
420.1
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Letchworth
72.6
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Letchworth
£37,289
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £467,656, Letchworth undercuts Arlesey (£476,109) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Letchworth it is a flat at £201,431.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 28% pricier in Letchworth (£507,500 vs £366,909).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Arlesey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 50.2 per 1,000 in Letchworth. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Letchworth 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Arlesey, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Letchworth, which has 13 schools, the figure is 90.9%.
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Letchworth School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | Letchworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Arlesey averages 454.9 Mbps – ahead of Letchworth's 420.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 96% in Letchworth. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 79.9% in Letchworth.
Arlesey is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (455 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Arlesey, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Letchworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,110 in Letchworth. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.9% in Letchworth.
Arlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 70.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,288.5 in Letchworth and £35,716 in Arlesey. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 43.3 in Letchworth. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 63% in Letchworth. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Arlesey versus 68% in Letchworth. Arlesey has a population of 6,027 and Letchworth has 33,993.
| Indicator | Arlesey | Letchworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 33,993 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £37,288.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 37.4% |
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