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Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Longstanton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Brampton (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.

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

IndicatorBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Longstanton
Population6,5853,301
Median Age44.140.5
Median Household Income£33,738.2£37,695
Employment Rate60.8%59.9%
Owner Occupied67.1%56.5%
Degree-Level Qualified34%51.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Longstanton?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Longstanton are approximately 12.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Longstanton?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £362,938.
Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Longstanton safer?
Longstanton has the lower crime rate at 45.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Longstanton?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Longstanton?
Longstanton has faster average broadband at 380.5 Mbps.

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