Town comparison
Arlesey vs Sandy
Which is better to live in? 8.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Sandy is about 11% cheaper on average. Arlesey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arlesey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
Sandy
£430,467
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Sandy
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Sandy
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Sandy
401.5
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Sandy
73.9
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Sandy
£35,292
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Sandy is £430,467, which is 11% less than Arlesey at £476,109. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Sandy it is a flat at £138,420.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Arlesey (£194,333 vs £138,420).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Arlesey is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Sandy's 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Sandy 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 EnglandArlesey has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Sandy. Arlesey has 1 schools in total, while Sandy has 5.
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sandy School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arlesey offers faster average downloads at 454.9 Mbps, compared to 401.5 Mbps in Sandy. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 93.2% in Sandy. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 76.8% in Sandy.
Arlesey is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (455 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Arlesey are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 73.9 (band C) in Sandy. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,118 in Sandy. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.3% in Sandy.
Sandy has more energy-efficient housing — 72.3% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £35,292 in Sandy. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 43.6 in Sandy. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 62.8% in Sandy. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Arlesey versus 69.7% in Sandy.
| Indicator | Arlesey | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 11,375 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £35,292 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 38.1% |
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