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Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Godmanchester

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Godmanchester is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (huntingdonshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£362,938

Godmanchester

£350,709

Crime Rate

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

57.1

Godmanchester

57.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Godmanchester

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

366.2

Godmanchester

420.4

EPC Rating

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

72.8

Godmanchester

72.6

Median Income

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£33,738

Godmanchester

£33,215

At £350,709, Godmanchester undercuts Brampton (huntingdonshire) (£362,938) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in Godmanchester it is a flat at £172,605.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Godmanchester (£333,197 vs £290,574).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brampton (huntingdonshire) prices grew faster — 33% vs -17%.

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has a crime rate of 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Godmanchester at 57.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is violent-crime, while in Godmanchester it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 1 schools in Brampton (huntingdonshire), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Godmanchester, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Godmanchester School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Godmanchester
Total Schools13
Primary13
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Godmanchester averages 420.4 Mbps – ahead of Brampton (huntingdonshire)'s 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 97.8% in Godmanchester. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 78.9% in Godmanchester.

Godmanchester is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (420 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Brampton (huntingdonshire), scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Godmanchester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,162 in Godmanchester. 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Godmanchester.

Godmanchester has more energy-efficient housing — 70.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,738.2 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £33,215 in Godmanchester. The median age is 44.1 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 44.2 in Godmanchester. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 61.6% in Godmanchester. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) versus 69% in Godmanchester. Brampton (huntingdonshire) has a population of 6,585 and Godmanchester has 7,714.

IndicatorBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Godmanchester
Population6,5857,714
Median Age44.144.2
Median Household Income£33,738.2£33,215
Employment Rate60.8%61.6%
Owner Occupied67.1%69%
Degree-Level Qualified34%33.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Godmanchester?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Godmanchester are approximately 2.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Godmanchester?
Godmanchester is cheaper, with an average house price of £350,709.
Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Godmanchester safer?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate at 57.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Godmanchester?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Godmanchester?
Godmanchester has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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