Barton-le-Clay vs Sandy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBarton 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 11,375 |
| Median Age | 42 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,292 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 38.1% |
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