Barton-le-Clay vs Leighton Buzzard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Leighton Buzzard wins on house prices with a 6% gap. 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
Leighton Buzzard
£401,597
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Leighton Buzzard
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Leighton Buzzard
86.7%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Leighton Buzzard
343.6
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Leighton Buzzard
72.2
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Leighton Buzzard
£35,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Barton Le Clay commands an average of £425,505, compared with £401,597 in Leighton Buzzard – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Leighton Buzzard it is a flat at £187,233.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£237,500 vs £187,233).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leighton Buzzard prices grew faster — 31% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Barton Le Clay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 48.7 per 1,000 in Leighton Buzzard. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Leighton Buzzard 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Barton Le Clay, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 86.7% in Leighton Buzzard. There are 2 schools in Barton Le Clay and 16 in Leighton Buzzard.
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leighton Buzzard School Inspection Breakdown
86.7% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Leighton Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 16 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 86.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 361.0 Mbps in Barton Le Clay and 343.6 Mbps in Leighton Buzzard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 92.6% in Leighton Buzzard. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 63.2% in Leighton Buzzard.
Barton Le Clay is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (361 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barton Le Clay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Leighton Buzzard averages 72.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,162 in Leighton Buzzard. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Leighton Buzzard.
Barton Le Clay has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,593.5 in Leighton Buzzard and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 43 in Leighton Buzzard. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 70.6% in Leighton Buzzard. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 62.7% in Leighton Buzzard.
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Leighton Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 42,736 |
| Median Age | 42 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,593.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 62.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 37.1% |
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