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Barton-le-Clay vs Flitwick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Barton 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.

Of 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.

MetricBarton-le-ClayFlitwick
Total Schools24
Primary13
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarton-le-ClayFlitwick
Population4,94113,668
Median Age4242
Median Household Income£34,566£34,566
Employment Rate62.5%62.5%
Owner Occupied67%67%
Degree-Level Qualified34%34%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Le Clay and Flitwick?
Barton Le Clay and Flitwick are approximately 4.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Le Clay or Flitwick?
Flitwick is cheaper, with an average house price of £351,379.
Is Barton Le Clay or Flitwick safer?
Barton Le Clay has the lower crime rate at 48.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Le Clay or Flitwick?
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 Flitwick?
Barton Le Clay has faster average broadband at 361.0 Mbps.

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