Barton-le-Clay vs Clapham (Bedford)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barton Le Clay wins on house prices with a 15% gap. 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
Clapham (Bedford)
£500,968
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Clapham (Bedford)
77.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Clapham (Bedford)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Clapham (Bedford)
446.2
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Clapham (Bedford)
71.5
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Clapham (Bedford)
£33,416
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Clapham (bedford) commands an average of £500,968, compared with £425,505 in Barton Le Clay – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Clapham (bedford) it is a semi-detached at £366,961.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Clapham (bedford) (£460,258 vs £237,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barton Le Clay prices grew faster — 15% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Barton Le Clay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 77.5 per 1,000 in Clapham (bedford). The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Clapham (bedford) 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 Barton Le Clay, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Clapham (bedford). There are 2 schools in Barton Le Clay and 1 in Clapham (bedford).
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clapham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Clapham (Bedford) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.2 Mbps in Clapham (bedford) and 361.0 Mbps in Barton Le Clay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 97.1% in Clapham (bedford). Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 86.9% in Clapham (bedford).
Clapham (bedford) is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (446 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barton Le Clay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Clapham (bedford) averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,111 in Clapham (bedford). 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Clapham (bedford).
Barton Le Clay has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,566 in Barton Le Clay and £33,416 in Clapham (bedford). The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 41.6 in Clapham (bedford). Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 62.7% in Clapham (bedford). Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 61.3% in Clapham (bedford).
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Clapham (Bedford) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 4,502 |
| Median Age | 42 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £33,416 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 61.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34.7% |
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