Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Papworth Everard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | Papworth Everard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brampton (Huntingdonshire) | Papworth Everard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,585 | 3,821 |
| 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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