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Barton-le-Clay vs Biggleswade

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Biggleswade offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Barton Le Clay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barton Le Clay edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barton-le-Clay

£425,505

Biggleswade

£399,954

Crime Rate

Barton-le-Clay

48.6

Biggleswade

48.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton-le-Clay

100.0%

Biggleswade

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton-le-Clay

361

Biggleswade

414.6

EPC Rating

Barton-le-Clay

72.7

Biggleswade

73.9

Median Income

Barton-le-Clay

£34,566

Biggleswade

£35,716

The average house price in Biggleswade is £399,954, which is 6% less than Barton Le Clay at £425,505. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Biggleswade it is a flat at £205,398.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£237,500 vs £205,398).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Biggleswade prices grew faster — 43% vs 15%.

Crime is lower in Barton Le Clay (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Biggleswade (48.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Biggleswade it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Barton Le Clay has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Biggleswade. Barton Le Clay has 2 schools in total, while Biggleswade has 5.

Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Biggleswade School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton-le-ClayBiggleswade
Total Schools25
Primary13
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Biggleswade offers faster average downloads at 414.6 Mbps, compared to 361.0 Mbps in Barton Le Clay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 91.8% in Biggleswade. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 80.6% in Biggleswade.

Biggleswade is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (415 vs 361 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Biggleswade are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 72.7 (band C) in Barton Le Clay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,083 in Biggleswade. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Biggleswade.

Biggleswade has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,716 in Biggleswade and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 42.5 in Biggleswade. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 63.8% in Biggleswade. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 71.2% in Biggleswade.

IndicatorBarton-le-ClayBiggleswade
Population4,94121,592
Median Age4242.5
Median Household Income£34,566£35,716
Employment Rate62.5%63.8%
Owner Occupied67%71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified34%33.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Le Clay and Biggleswade?
Barton Le Clay and Biggleswade are approximately 10.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Le Clay or Biggleswade?
Biggleswade is cheaper, with an average house price of £399,954.
Is Barton Le Clay or Biggleswade safer?
Barton Le Clay has the lower crime rate at 48.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Le Clay or Biggleswade?
Barton Le Clay has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Le Clay or Biggleswade?
Biggleswade has faster average broadband at 414.6 Mbps.

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