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Barton-le-Clay vs Stotfold

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Barton 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.

Families 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.

MetricBarton-le-ClayStotfold
Total Schools24
Primary13
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarton-le-ClayStotfold
Population4,94112,313
Median Age4242.5
Median Household Income£34,566£35,426.3
Employment Rate62.5%63.3%
Owner Occupied67%64.3%
Degree-Level Qualified34%34.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barton Le Clay and Stotfold?
Barton Le Clay and Stotfold are approximately 8.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barton Le Clay or Stotfold?
Stotfold is cheaper, with an average house price of £399,845.
Is Barton Le Clay or Stotfold safer?
Barton Le Clay has the lower crime rate at 48.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barton Le Clay or Stotfold?
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 Stotfold?
Stotfold has faster average broadband at 386.2 Mbps.

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