Bar Hill vs Melbourn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bar Hill wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Bar Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bar Hill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bar Hill
£341,201
Melbourn
£454,427
Crime Rate
Bar Hill
45.9
Melbourn
46.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bar Hill
100.0%
Melbourn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bar Hill
443.5
Melbourn
384.7
EPC Rating
Bar Hill
73.9
Melbourn
73.6
Median Income
Bar Hill
£37,695
Melbourn
£36,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Melbourn commands an average of £454,427, compared with £341,201 in Bar Hill – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Bar Hill is a terraced at £261,233, while in Melbourn it is a flat at £252,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Melbourn (£377,067 vs £261,233).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bar Hill prices grew faster — 33% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Bar Hill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.9 per 1,000 versus 46.1 per 1,000 in Melbourn. The most common crime category in Bar Hill is violent-crime, while in Melbourn 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Bar Hill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Melbourn. There are 1 schools in Bar Hill and 2 in Melbourn.
Bar Hill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Melbourn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bar Hill | Melbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 443.5 Mbps in Bar Hill and 384.7 Mbps in Melbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Bar Hill and 94.5% in Melbourn. Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Bar Hill and 72.7% in Melbourn.
Bar Hill is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (444 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bar Hill, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.6 (band C) in Melbourn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Bar Hill and £1,142 in Melbourn. 72.6% of homes in Bar Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.2% in Melbourn.
Bar Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Bar Hill and £36,933 in Melbourn. The median age is 40.5 in Bar Hill and 43.8 in Melbourn. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Bar Hill and 62.8% in Melbourn. Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Bar Hill versus 68.9% in Melbourn. Bar Hill has a population of 3,899 and Melbourn has 4,907.
| Indicator | Bar Hill | Melbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,899 | 4,907 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £36,933 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 39.8% |
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