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Barton-le-Clay vs Sandy

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Barton Le Clay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. 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

Sandy

£430,467

Crime Rate

Barton-le-Clay

48.6

Sandy

48.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barton-le-Clay

100.0%

Sandy

75.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barton-le-Clay

361

Sandy

401.5

EPC Rating

Barton-le-Clay

72.7

Sandy

73.9

Median Income

Barton-le-Clay

£34,566

Sandy

£35,292

At £425,505, Barton Le Clay undercuts Sandy (£430,467) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Sandy it is a flat at £138,420.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 72% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£237,500 vs £138,420).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Sandy prices grew faster — 40% vs 15%.

Barton Le Clay has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Sandy at 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Sandy it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 2 schools in Barton Le Clay, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sandy, which has 5 schools, the figure is 75%.

Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Sandy School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarton-le-ClaySandy
Total Schools25
Primary14
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%75%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Sandy averages 401.5 Mbps – ahead of Barton Le Clay's 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 93.2% in Sandy. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 76.8% in Sandy.

Sandy is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (402 vs 361 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Sandy leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Barton Le Clay averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,118 in Sandy. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.3% in Sandy.

Sandy has more energy-efficient housing — 72.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,292 in Sandy and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 43.6 in Sandy. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 69.7% in Sandy. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 62.8% in Sandy.

IndicatorBarton-le-ClaySandy
Population4,94111,375
Median Age4243.6
Median Household Income£34,566£35,292
Employment Rate62.5%62.8%
Owner Occupied67%69.7%
Degree-Level Qualified34%38.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Le Clay and Sandy?
Barton Le Clay and Sandy are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Le Clay or Sandy?
Barton Le Clay is cheaper, with an average house price of £425,505.
Is Barton Le Clay or Sandy safer?
Barton Le Clay has the lower crime rate at 48.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Le Clay or Sandy?
Barton Le Clay has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barton Le Clay or Sandy?
Sandy has faster average broadband at 401.5 Mbps.

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