Barton-le-Clay vs Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Toddington (central Bedfordshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. 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
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
£402,228
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
417.4
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
73.9
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Toddington (central Bedfordshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £402,228 versus £425,505 in Barton Le Clay. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) it is a flat at £139,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£237,500 vs £139,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Toddington (central Bedfordshire) prices grew faster — 18% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Barton Le Clay is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Toddington (central Bedfordshire)'s 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Barton Le Clay: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) enjoy 417.4 Mbps on average, while Barton Le Clay lags behind at 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 94.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 79.6% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (417 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Barton Le Clay's band C (score 72.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,083 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barton Le Clay has a population of 4,941 while Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has 4,509. Median household income is £35,716 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 42.5 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 63.8% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 4,509 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 33.2% |
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