Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Little Paxton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Little Paxton is about 5% cheaper on average. Little Paxton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (huntingdonshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
£362,938
Little Paxton
£347,205
Crime Rate
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
57.1
Little Paxton
56.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
100.0%
Little Paxton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
366.2
Little Paxton
418.9
EPC Rating
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
72.8
Little Paxton
73.3
Median Income
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
£33,738
Little Paxton
£34,823
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Little Paxton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £347,205 versus £362,938 in Brampton (huntingdonshire). The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in Little Paxton it is a flat at £186,689.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Little Paxton (£328,725 vs £244,681).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Little Paxton prices grew faster — 51% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Little Paxton (56.8 per 1,000) compared to Brampton (huntingdonshire) (57.1 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is violent-crime, while in Little Paxton 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Brampton (huntingdonshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Little Paxton.
Brampton (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Little Paxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | Little Paxton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Little Paxton enjoy 418.9 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 95.3% in Little Paxton. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 80.3% in Little Paxton.
Little Paxton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (419 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Little Paxton is band C (score 73.3), ahead of Brampton (huntingdonshire)'s band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,116 in Little Paxton. 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Little Paxton.
Little Paxton has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has a population of 6,585 while Little Paxton has 4,031. Median household income is £34,823 in Little Paxton and £33,738.2 in Brampton (huntingdonshire). The median age is 44.1 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 43.1 in Little Paxton. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 62.4% in Little Paxton.
| Indicator | Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | Little Paxton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,585 | 4,031 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,738.2 | £34,823 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 62.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 37.3% |
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