Barton-le-Clay vs Knebworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barton Le Clay is about 25% 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
Knebworth
£565,311
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Knebworth
50.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Knebworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Knebworth
328
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Knebworth
72.2
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Knebworth
£38,188
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Barton Le Clay is £425,505, which is 25% less than Knebworth at £565,311. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Knebworth it is a flat at £251,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Knebworth (£514,134 vs £375,904).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Knebworth prices grew faster — 22% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Barton Le Clay (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Knebworth (50.1 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Knebworth 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 Knebworth. Barton Le Clay has 2 schools in total, while Knebworth has 1.
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knebworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Knebworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barton Le Clay offers faster average downloads at 361.0 Mbps, compared to 328.0 Mbps in Knebworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 95.7% in Knebworth. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 59.5% in Knebworth.
Barton Le Clay is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (361 vs 328 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 72.2 (band C) in Knebworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,136 in Knebworth. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.9% in Knebworth.
Knebworth has more energy-efficient housing — 71.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,188.3 in Knebworth and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 42.8 in Knebworth. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 61.7% in Knebworth. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 63.6% in Knebworth.
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Knebworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 4,191 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £38,188.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 39.1% |
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