Arlesey vs Stotfold
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Stotfold offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Arlesey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arlesey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
Stotfold
£399,845
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Stotfold
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Stotfold
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Stotfold
386.2
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Stotfold
73.1
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Stotfold
£35,426
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Stotfold more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £399,845 versus £476,109 in Arlesey. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Stotfold it is a flat at £226,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Stotfold (£226,167 vs £194,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Arlesey is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Stotfold's 48.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Stotfold 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 Stotfold.
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stotfold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | Stotfold |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Arlesey enjoy 454.9 Mbps on average, while Stotfold lags behind at 386.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 95.4% in Stotfold. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 73.3% in Stotfold.
Arlesey is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (455 vs 386 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Arlesey is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Stotfold's band C (score 73.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,044 in Stotfold. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.8% in Stotfold.
Stotfold has more energy-efficient housing — 72.8% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Arlesey has a population of 6,027 while Stotfold has 12,313. Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £35,426.3 in Stotfold. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 42.5 in Stotfold. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 63.3% in Stotfold.
| Indicator | Arlesey | Stotfold |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 12,313 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £35,426.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 64.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34.8% |
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