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Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Papworth Everard

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is about 8% cheaper on average. Papworth Everard has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (huntingdonshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£362,938

Papworth Everard

£394,781

Crime Rate

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

57.1

Papworth Everard

46.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Papworth Everard

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

366.2

Papworth Everard

415.8

EPC Rating

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

72.8

Papworth Everard

73.9

Median Income

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£33,738

Papworth Everard

£37,695

Buyers will find Brampton (huntingdonshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £362,938 versus £394,781 in Papworth Everard. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in Papworth Everard it is a flat at £194,714.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Papworth Everard (£306,765 vs £244,681).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Papworth Everard prices grew faster — 42% vs 33%.

With 46.1 offences per 1,000 people, Papworth Everard is the safer of the two – 24% lower than Brampton (huntingdonshire)'s 57.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is violent-crime, while in Papworth Everard 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 Papworth Everard.

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Papworth Everard School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Papworth Everard
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Papworth Everard enjoy 415.8 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 93.3% in Papworth Everard. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 79.2% in Papworth Everard.

Papworth Everard is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (416 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Papworth Everard is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Brampton (huntingdonshire)'s band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,068 in Papworth Everard. 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.6% in Papworth Everard.

Papworth Everard has more energy-efficient housing — 72.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has a population of 6,585 while Papworth Everard has 3,821. Median household income is £37,695 in Papworth Everard and £33,738.2 in Brampton (huntingdonshire). The median age is 44.1 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 40.5 in Papworth Everard. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 59.9% in Papworth Everard.

IndicatorBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Papworth Everard
Population6,5853,821
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 Papworth Everard?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Papworth Everard are approximately 7.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Papworth Everard?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £362,938.
Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Papworth Everard safer?
Papworth Everard has the lower crime rate at 46.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Papworth Everard?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Papworth Everard?
Papworth Everard has faster average broadband at 415.8 Mbps.

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