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Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Girton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Girton
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Girton
Population6,5854,384
Median Age44.140.5
Median Household Income£33,738.2£37,695
Employment Rate60.8%59.9%
Owner Occupied67.1%56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified34%51.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Girton?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Girton are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Girton?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £362,938.
Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Girton safer?
Girton has the lower crime rate at 45.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Girton?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Girton?
Girton has faster average broadband at 443.5 Mbps.

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