Barton-le-Clay vs Letchworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barton Le Clay offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. 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
Letchworth
£467,656
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Letchworth
50.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Letchworth
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Letchworth
420.1
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Letchworth
72.6
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Letchworth
£37,289
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Barton Le Clay more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £425,505 versus £467,656 in Letchworth. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Letchworth it is a flat at £201,431.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 26% pricier in Letchworth (£507,500 vs £375,904).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Letchworth prices grew faster — 28% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Barton Le Clay is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Letchworth's 50.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Letchworth 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Barton Le Clay: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.9% in Letchworth.
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Letchworth School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Letchworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Letchworth enjoy 420.1 Mbps on average, while Barton Le Clay lags behind at 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 96% in Letchworth. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 79.9% in Letchworth.
Letchworth is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (420 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barton Le Clay is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Letchworth's band C (score 72.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,110 in Letchworth. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.9% in Letchworth.
Letchworth has more energy-efficient housing — 70.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barton Le Clay has a population of 4,941 while Letchworth has 33,993. Median household income is £37,288.5 in Letchworth and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 43.3 in Letchworth. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 63% in Letchworth.
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Letchworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 33,993 |
| Median Age | 42 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £37,288.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 37.4% |
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