Town comparison
Arlesey vs Silsoe
Which is better to live in? 7.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Arlesey is about 9% 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
Silsoe
£525,137
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Silsoe
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Silsoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Silsoe
361
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Silsoe
72.7
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Silsoe
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Arlesey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £476,109 versus £525,137 in Silsoe. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Silsoe it is a flat at £222,229.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Silsoe (£222,229 vs £194,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Arlesey is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Silsoe's 48.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Silsoe 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 Silsoe.
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Silsoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | Silsoe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silsoe lags behind at 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 93.5% in Silsoe. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 65.3% in Silsoe.
Arlesey is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (455 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arlesey is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Silsoe's band C (score 72.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,097 in Silsoe. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Silsoe.
Arlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arlesey has a population of 6,027 while Silsoe has 3,419. Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £34,566 in Silsoe. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 42 in Silsoe. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 62.5% in Silsoe.
| Indicator | Arlesey | Silsoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 3,419 |
| 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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