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Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Hemingford Grey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Brampton (huntingdonshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (huntingdonshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£362,938

Hemingford Grey

£547,737

Crime Rate

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Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

57.1

Hemingford Grey

57.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Hemingford Grey

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

366.2

Hemingford Grey

366.2

EPC Rating

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Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

72.8

Hemingford Grey

72.6

Median Income

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Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£33,738

Hemingford Grey

£33,215

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in East of England

Buyers will find Brampton (huntingdonshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £362,938 versus £547,737 in Hemingford Grey. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in Hemingford Grey it is a terraced at £330,208.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Hemingford Grey (£382,500 vs £155,912).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brampton (huntingdonshire) prices grew faster — 33% vs 31%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in East of England

Crime is lower in Brampton (huntingdonshire) (57.1 per 1,000) compared to Hemingford Grey (57.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is violent-crime, while in Hemingford Grey 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 England

School quality favours Brampton (huntingdonshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Hemingford Grey.

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Hemingford Grey School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Hemingford Grey
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Brampton (huntingdonshire) enjoy 366.2 Mbps on average, while Hemingford Grey lags behind at 366.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 90.4% in Hemingford Grey. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 68.5% in Hemingford Grey.

Brampton (huntingdonshire) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (366 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is band C (score 72.8), ahead of Hemingford Grey's band C (score 72.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,162 in Hemingford Grey. 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Hemingford Grey.

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

Demographics & Economy

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has a population of 6,585 while Hemingford Grey has 3,372. Median household income is £33,738.2 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £33,215 in Hemingford Grey. The median age is 44.1 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 44.2 in Hemingford Grey. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 61.6% in Hemingford Grey.

IndicatorBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Hemingford Grey
Population6,5853,372
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%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Hemingford Grey?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Hemingford Grey are approximately 5.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Hemingford Grey?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £362,938.
Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Hemingford Grey safer?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate at 57.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Hemingford Grey?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Hemingford Grey?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has faster average broadband at 366.2 Mbps.

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