Barton-le-Clay vs Silsoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Barton Le Clay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% 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
Silsoe
£525,137
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Silsoe
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Silsoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Silsoe
361
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Silsoe
72.7
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Silsoe
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £425,505, Barton Le Clay undercuts Silsoe (£525,137) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Silsoe it is a flat at £222,229.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 7% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£237,500 vs £222,229).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Silsoe prices grew faster — 25% 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 Silsoe at 48.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Silsoe 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 Silsoe, 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.
Silsoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Silsoe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silsoe's 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 93.5% in Silsoe. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 65.3% in Silsoe.
Barton Le Clay is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (361 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barton Le Clay leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Silsoe averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,097 in Silsoe. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Silsoe.
Barton Le Clay has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,566 in Barton Le Clay and £34,566 in Silsoe. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 42 in Silsoe. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 67% in Silsoe. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 62.5% in Silsoe.
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Silsoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 3,419 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £34,566 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Barton Le Clay and Silsoe?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Le Clay or Silsoe?
Is Barton Le Clay or Silsoe safer?
Which has better schools, Barton Le Clay or Silsoe?
Which has faster broadband, Barton Le Clay or Silsoe?
Keep exploring