Barton-le-Clay vs Woburn Sands
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barton Le Clay wins on house prices with a 20% gap. 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
Woburn Sands
£530,143
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Woburn Sands
87.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Woburn Sands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Woburn Sands
371.8
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Woburn Sands
73.1
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Woburn Sands
£35,370
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Woburn Sands commands an average of £530,143, compared with £425,505 in Barton Le Clay – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Woburn Sands it is a flat at £274,613.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Woburn Sands (£782,946 vs £616,005).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Woburn Sands prices grew faster — 44% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Barton Le Clay experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 87.4 per 1,000 in Woburn Sands. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Woburn Sands 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 Woburn Sands. There are 2 schools in Barton Le Clay and 1 in Woburn Sands.
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woburn Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Woburn Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 371.8 Mbps in Woburn Sands and 361.0 Mbps in Barton Le Clay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 90.4% in Woburn Sands. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 69.6% in Woburn Sands.
Woburn Sands is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (372 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Woburn Sands, 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 £1,110 in Woburn Sands. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Woburn Sands.
Woburn Sands has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,370.3 in Woburn Sands and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 41.6 in Woburn Sands. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 63.1% in Woburn Sands. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 65.3% in Woburn Sands. Barton Le Clay has a population of 4,941 and Woburn Sands has 4,315.
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Woburn Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 4,315 |
| Median Age | 42 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,370.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 65.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 36.7% |
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