Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Godmanchester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBrampton (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf 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.
| Metric | Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | Godmanchester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | Godmanchester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,585 | 7,714 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,738.2 | £33,215 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 33.4% |
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