Town comparison
Arlesey vs Marston Moretaine
Which is better to live in? 12.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Marston Moretaine offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. Arlesey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arlesey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
Marston Moretaine
£357,190
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Marston Moretaine
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Marston Moretaine
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Marston Moretaine
324.9
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Marston Moretaine
73.4
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Marston Moretaine
£34,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Marston Moretaine more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £357,190 versus £476,109 in Arlesey. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Marston Moretaine it is a flat at £215,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Arlesey (£566,733 vs £476,982).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Arlesey (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Marston Moretaine (48.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Marston Moretaine 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 favours Arlesey: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Marston Moretaine.
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Marston Moretaine School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arlesey enjoy 454.9 Mbps on average, while Marston Moretaine lags behind at 324.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 90.2% in Marston Moretaine. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 58.9% in Marston Moretaine.
Arlesey is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (455 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arlesey is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Marston Moretaine's band C (score 73.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,067 in Marston Moretaine. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73% in Marston Moretaine.
Marston Moretaine has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arlesey has a population of 6,027 while Marston Moretaine has 6,032. Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £34,685.3 in Marston Moretaine. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 41 in Marston Moretaine. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 63% in Marston Moretaine.
| Indicator | Arlesey | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 6,032 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £34,685.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34.6% |
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