Barton-le-Clay vs Flitwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Flitwick is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. 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
Flitwick
£351,379
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Flitwick
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Flitwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Flitwick
361
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Flitwick
72.7
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Flitwick
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £351,379, Flitwick undercuts Barton Le Clay (£425,505) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Flitwick it is a flat at £201,440.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£616,005 vs £513,932).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Flitwick prices grew faster — 19% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBarton Le Clay has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Flitwick at 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Flitwick 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 EnglandOf the 2 schools in Barton Le Clay, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Flitwick, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Flitwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Flitwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barton Le Clay averages 361.0 Mbps – ahead of Flitwick's 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 93.5% in Flitwick. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 65.3% in Flitwick.
Barton Le Clay is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (361 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barton Le Clay, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 72.7 (band C) in Flitwick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,097 in Flitwick. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Flitwick.
Barton Le Clay has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,566 in Barton Le Clay and £34,566 in Flitwick. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 42 in Flitwick. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 62.5% in Flitwick. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 67% in Flitwick. Barton Le Clay has a population of 4,941 and Flitwick has 13,668.
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Flitwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 13,668 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £34,566 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34% |
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