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Barton-le-Clay vs Silsoe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Barton 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.

Of 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.

MetricBarton-le-ClaySilsoe
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarton-le-ClaySilsoe
Population4,9413,419
Median Age4242
Median Household Income£34,566£34,566
Employment Rate62.5%62.5%
Owner Occupied67%67%
Degree-Level Qualified34%34%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Le Clay and Silsoe?
Barton Le Clay and Silsoe are approximately 2.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Le Clay or Silsoe?
Barton Le Clay is cheaper, with an average house price of £425,505.
Is Barton Le Clay or Silsoe safer?
Barton Le Clay has the lower crime rate at 48.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Le Clay or Silsoe?
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 Silsoe?
Barton Le Clay has faster average broadband at 361.0 Mbps.

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