Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Longstanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is about 3% cheaper on average. Longstanton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (huntingdonshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
£362,938
Longstanton
£375,440
Crime Rate
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
57.1
Longstanton
45.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
100.0%
Longstanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
366.2
Longstanton
380.5
EPC Rating
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
72.8
Longstanton
73.9
Median Income
Brampton (Huntingdonshire)
£33,738
Longstanton
£37,695
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is £362,938, which is 3% less than Longstanton at £375,440. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in Longstanton it is a flat at £219,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Longstanton (£219,625 vs £155,912).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brampton (huntingdonshire) prices grew faster — 33% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Longstanton (45.7 per 1,000) compared to Brampton (huntingdonshire) (57.1 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is violent-crime, while in Longstanton 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 EnglandBrampton (huntingdonshire) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Longstanton. Brampton (huntingdonshire) has 1 schools in total, while Longstanton has 1.
Brampton (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longstanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | Longstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Longstanton offers faster average downloads at 380.5 Mbps, compared to 366.2 Mbps in Brampton (huntingdonshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 94.7% in Longstanton. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 70.8% in Longstanton.
Longstanton is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (381 vs 366 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Longstanton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 72.8 (band C) in Brampton (huntingdonshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,068 in Longstanton. 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Longstanton.
Longstanton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,695 in Longstanton and £33,738.2 in Brampton (huntingdonshire). The median age is 44.1 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 40.5 in Longstanton. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 59.9% in Longstanton. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) versus 56.5% in Longstanton.
| Indicator | Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | Longstanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,585 | 3,301 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,738.2 | £37,695 |
| Employment Rate | 60.8% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 51.8% |
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