Barton-le-Clay vs Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barton Le Clay is about 7% cheaper on average. 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
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£457,154
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
367.6
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
71.9
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Barton Le Clay is £425,505, which is 7% less than Eaton Bray And Edlesborough at £457,154. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough it is a flat at £210,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£237,500 vs £210,300).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barton Le Clay prices grew faster — 15% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Barton Le Clay is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Eaton Bray And Edlesborough's 49.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough 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 EnglandBarton Le Clay has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Barton Le Clay has 2 schools in total, while Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has 2.
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough offers faster average downloads at 367.6 Mbps, compared to 361.0 Mbps in Barton Le Clay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 96.2% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 66.9% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (368 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barton Le Clay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 71.9 (band C) in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,145 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Barton Le Clay has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,574.7 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 42.8 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 62.6% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 68.4% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 4,201 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 37.3% |
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