Bar Hill vs Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Somersham (huntingdonshire) is about 3% cheaper on average. 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
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
£332,074
Crime Rate
Bar Hill
45.9
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
57.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bar Hill
100.0%
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bar Hill
443.5
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
366.2
EPC Rating
Bar Hill
73.9
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
72.8
Median Income
Bar Hill
£37,695
Somersham (Huntingdonshire)
£33,738
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Somersham (huntingdonshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £332,074 versus £341,201 in Bar Hill. The most affordable entry point in Bar Hill is a terraced at £261,233, while in Somersham (huntingdonshire) it is a flat at £140,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Bar Hill (£438,264 vs £380,417).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Somersham (huntingdonshire) prices grew faster — 39% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Bar Hill (45.9 per 1,000) compared to Somersham (huntingdonshire) (57 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Bar Hill is violent-crime, while in Somersham (huntingdonshire) 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 Bar Hill: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Bar Hill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Somersham (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bar Hill | Somersham (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bar Hill enjoy 443.5 Mbps on average, while Somersham (huntingdonshire) lags behind at 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Bar Hill and 90.4% in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Bar Hill and 68.5% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Bar Hill is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (444 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bar Hill is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Somersham (huntingdonshire)'s band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Bar Hill and £1,145 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). 72.6% of homes in Bar Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
Bar Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bar Hill has a population of 3,899 while Somersham (huntingdonshire) has 3,349. Median household income is £37,695 in Bar Hill and £33,738.2 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). The median age is 40.5 in Bar Hill and 44.1 in Somersham (huntingdonshire). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Bar Hill and 60.8% in Somersham (huntingdonshire).
| Indicator | Bar Hill | Somersham (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,899 | 3,349 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £33,738.2 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 34% |
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