Arlesey vs Shortstown
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Shortstown is about 43% 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
Shortstown
£332,709
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Shortstown
78.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Shortstown
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Shortstown
463.6
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Shortstown
72.7
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Shortstown
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Shortstown is £332,709, which is 43% less than Arlesey at £476,109. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Shortstown it is a flat at £192,462.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Arlesey (£566,733 vs £410,010).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Arlesey (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Shortstown (78.1 per 1,000), a 61% difference. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Shortstown 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 100% in Shortstown. Arlesey has 1 schools in total, while Shortstown has 1.
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shortstown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | Shortstown |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Shortstown offers faster average downloads at 463.6 Mbps, compared to 454.9 Mbps in Arlesey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 98.5% in Shortstown. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 90.6% in Shortstown.
Shortstown is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (464 vs 455 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Arlesey are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 72.7 (band C) in Shortstown. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,097 in Shortstown. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Shortstown.
Arlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £34,566 in Shortstown. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 42 in Shortstown. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 62.5% in Shortstown. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Arlesey versus 67% in Shortstown.
| Indicator | Arlesey | Shortstown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 4,837 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £34,566 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34% |
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