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Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Huntingdon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Brampton (huntingdonshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% 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

Huntingdon

£362,938

Crime Rate

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

57.1

Huntingdon

57.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Huntingdon

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

366.2

Huntingdon

420.4

EPC Rating

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

72.8

Huntingdon

72.6

Median Income

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£33,738

Huntingdon

£33,215

Property in Huntingdon commands an average of £362,938, compared with £362,938 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in Huntingdon it is a flat at £155,912.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Brampton (huntingdonshire) (£503,735 vs £503,735).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has a crime rate of 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Huntingdon at 57.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is violent-crime, while in Huntingdon it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Brampton (huntingdonshire), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Huntingdon. There are 1 schools in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 9 in Huntingdon.

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Huntingdon School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Huntingdon
Total Schools19
Primary17
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 420.4 Mbps in Huntingdon and 366.2 Mbps in Brampton (huntingdonshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 97.8% in Huntingdon. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 78.9% in Huntingdon.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Brampton (huntingdonshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Huntingdon averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,162 in Huntingdon. 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.1% in Huntingdon.

Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon. The median age is 44.1 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 44.2 in Huntingdon. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) versus 69% in Huntingdon. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 61.6% in Huntingdon.

IndicatorBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Huntingdon
Population6,58525,416
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 Huntingdon?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Huntingdon are approximately 2.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Huntingdon?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £362,938.
Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Huntingdon safer?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate at 57.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Huntingdon?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Huntingdon?
Huntingdon has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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