Barton-le-Clay vs Hemel Hempstead

Property in Hemel Hempstead commands an average of £471,237, compared with £425,505 in Barton Le Clay – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Hemel Hempstead it is a flat at £241,157.

Barton Le Clay has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42% lower than Hemel Hempstead at 68.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Hemel Hempstead it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Barton Le Clay, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 96.4% in Hemel Hempstead. There are 2 schools in Barton Le Clay and 37 in Hemel Hempstead.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 443.0 Mbps in Hemel Hempstead and 361.0 Mbps in Barton Le Clay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 96.6% in Hemel Hempstead. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 85.7% in Hemel Hempstead.

→Hemel Hempstead is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (443 vs 361 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barton Le Clay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Hemel Hempstead averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,223 in Hemel Hempstead. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Hemel Hempstead.

→Barton Le Clay has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,231.5 in Hemel Hempstead and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 42.5 in Hemel Hempstead. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 67.4% in Hemel Hempstead. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 62.6% in Hemel Hempstead.

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