Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Girton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brampton (huntingdonshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 43%. Girton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (huntingdonshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
£362,938
Girton
£636,766
Crime Rate
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
57.1
Girton
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
100.0%
Girton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
366.2
Girton
443.5
EPC Rating
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
72.8
Girton
73.9
Median Income
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
£33,738
Girton
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Brampton (huntingdonshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £362,938 versus £636,766 in Girton. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in Girton it is a flat at £283,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 57% pricier in Girton (£682,519 vs £290,574).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Girton prices grew faster — 34% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 45.8 offences per 1,000 people, Girton is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Brampton (huntingdonshire)'s 57.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is violent-crime, while in Girton 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 Brampton (huntingdonshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Girton.
Brampton (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Girton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | Girton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Girton enjoy 443.5 Mbps on average, while Brampton (huntingdonshire) lags behind at 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 97.2% in Girton. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 86.1% in Girton.
Girton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (444 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Girton is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Brampton (huntingdonshire)'s band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,068 in Girton. 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Girton.
Girton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has a population of 6,585 while Girton has 4,384. Median household income is £37,695 in Girton and £33,738.2 in Brampton (huntingdonshire). The median age is 44.1 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 40.5 in Girton. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 59.9% in Girton.
| Indicator | Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | Girton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,585 | 4,384 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,738.2 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 51.8% |
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