Town comparison
Arlesey vs St Neots
Which is better to live in? 14.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, St Neots offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Arlesey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arlesey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
St Neots
£360,878
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
St Neots
57.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
St Neots
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
St Neots
418.9
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
St Neots
73.3
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
St Neots
£34,823
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find St Neots more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,878 versus £476,109 in Arlesey. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in St Neots it is a flat at £172,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Arlesey (£566,733 vs £486,431).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Arlesey is the safer of the two – 18% lower than St Neots's 57.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in St Neots 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 St Neots.
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
St Neots School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | St Neots |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arlesey enjoy 454.9 Mbps on average, while St Neots lags behind at 418.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 95.3% in St Neots. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 80.3% in St Neots.
Arlesey is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (455 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arlesey is band C (score 73.9), ahead of St Neots's band C (score 73.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,116 in St Neots. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in St Neots.
St Neots has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arlesey has a population of 6,027 while St Neots has 33,262. Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £34,823 in St Neots. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 43.1 in St Neots. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 62.4% in St Neots.
| Indicator | Arlesey | St Neots |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 33,262 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £34,823 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 62.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 37.3% |
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