Barton-le-Clay vs Stotfold
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Stotfold is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% 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
Stotfold
£399,845
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Stotfold
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Stotfold
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Stotfold
386.2
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Stotfold
73.1
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Stotfold
£35,426
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Barton Le Clay commands an average of £425,505, compared with £399,845 in Stotfold – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Stotfold it is a flat at £226,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£616,005 vs £520,806).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barton Le Clay prices grew faster — 15% 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 Stotfold at 48.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Stotfold 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Barton Le Clay, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Stotfold. There are 2 schools in Barton Le Clay and 4 in Stotfold.
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stotfold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Stotfold |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 386.2 Mbps in Stotfold and 361.0 Mbps in Barton Le Clay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 95.4% in Stotfold. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 73.3% in Stotfold.
Stotfold is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (386 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stotfold, scoring 73.1 on average (band C) compared to 72.7 (band C) in Barton Le Clay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,044 in Stotfold. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.8% in Stotfold.
Stotfold has more energy-efficient housing — 72.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,426.3 in Stotfold and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 42.5 in Stotfold. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 63.3% in Stotfold. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 64.3% in Stotfold. Barton Le Clay has a population of 4,941 and Stotfold has 12,313.
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Stotfold |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 12,313 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,426.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 64.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34.8% |
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