Barton-le-Clay vs Marston Moretaine
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Marston Moretaine wins on house prices with a 19% 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
Marston Moretaine
£357,190
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Marston Moretaine
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Marston Moretaine
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Marston Moretaine
324.9
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Marston Moretaine
73.4
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Marston Moretaine
£34,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £357,190, Marston Moretaine undercuts Barton Le Clay (£425,505) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Marston Moretaine it is a flat at £215,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£616,005 vs £476,982).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barton Le Clay prices grew faster — 15% vs 9%.
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 48.6 per 1,000 in Marston Moretaine. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Marston Moretaine 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 EnglandOf the 2 schools in Barton Le Clay, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Marston Moretaine, which has 1 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.
Marston Moretaine School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barton Le Clay averages 361.0 Mbps – ahead of Marston Moretaine's 324.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 90.2% in Marston Moretaine. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 58.9% in Marston Moretaine.
Barton Le Clay is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (361 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Marston Moretaine leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.4 (C), while Barton Le Clay averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,067 in Marston Moretaine. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73% in Marston Moretaine.
Marston Moretaine has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,685.3 in Marston Moretaine and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 41 in Marston Moretaine. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 62.9% in Marston Moretaine. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 63% in Marston Moretaine.
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 6,032 |
| Median Age | 42 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £34,685.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34.6% |
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