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Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Little Paxton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 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.

School 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.

MetricBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Little Paxton
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Little Paxton
Population6,5854,031
Median Age44.143.1
Median Household Income£33,738.2£34,823
Employment Rate60.8%62.4%
Owner Occupied67.1%67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified34%37.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Little Paxton?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Little Paxton are approximately 5.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Little Paxton?
Little Paxton is cheaper, with an average house price of £347,205.
Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Little Paxton safer?
Little Paxton has the lower crime rate at 56.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Little Paxton?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Little Paxton?
Little Paxton has faster average broadband at 418.9 Mbps.

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