Bar Hill vs Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bar Hill is about 30% cheaper on average. Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bar Hill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bar Hill
£341,201
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
£490,323
Crime Rate
Bar Hill
45.9
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bar Hill
100.0%
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bar Hill
443.5
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
430.7
EPC Rating
Bar Hill
73.9
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
71
Median Income
Bar Hill
£37,695
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)
£31,725
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Bar Hill is £341,201, which is 30% less than Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) at £490,323. The most affordable entry point in Bar Hill is a terraced at £261,233, while in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) it is a flat at £288,073.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 49% pricier in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) (£586,536 vs £299,875).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bar Hill prices grew faster — 33% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) (45.6 per 1,000) compared to Bar Hill (45.9 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bar Hill is violent-crime, while in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) 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 EnglandBar Hill has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Bar Hill has 1 schools in total, while Sutton (east Cambridgeshire) has 1.
Bar Hill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bar Hill | Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bar Hill offers faster average downloads at 443.5 Mbps, compared to 430.7 Mbps in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Bar Hill and 93.2% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Gigabit availability stands at 86.1% in Bar Hill and 83.9% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire).
Bar Hill is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (444 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bar Hill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,068 in Bar Hill and £1,241 in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). 72.6% of homes in Bar Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire).
Bar Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Bar Hill and £31,725 in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). The median age is 40.5 in Bar Hill and 46.2 in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Bar Hill and 57.3% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire). Owner-occupancy is 56.5% in Bar Hill versus 67.3% in Sutton (east Cambridgeshire).
| Indicator | Bar Hill | Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,899 | 3,880 |
| Median Age | 40.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,695 | £31,725 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 51.8% | 25.8% |
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