Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Ramsey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ramsey is about 27% cheaper on average. Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brampton (huntingdonshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£362,938

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Ramsey

£286,314

Crime Rate

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

57.1

Ramsey

57.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Ramsey

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

366.2

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Ramsey

420.6

EPC Rating

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

72.8

Ramsey

72.8

Median Income

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Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£33,738

Ramsey

£32,563

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in East of England

The average house price in Ramsey is £286,314, which is 27% less than Brampton (huntingdonshire) at £362,938. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in Ramsey it is a flat at £114,722.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Brampton (huntingdonshire) (£155,912 vs £114,722).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ramsey prices grew faster — 36% vs 33%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in East of England

Crime is lower in Brampton (huntingdonshire) (57.1 per 1,000) compared to Ramsey (57.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is violent-crime, while in Ramsey 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 England

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ramsey. Brampton (huntingdonshire) has 1 schools in total, while Ramsey has 3.

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ramsey School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Brampton (Huntingdonshire)	Ramsey
Total Schools	1	3
Primary	1	2
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ramsey offers faster average downloads at 420.6 Mbps, compared to 366.2 Mbps in Brampton (huntingdonshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 95.6% in Ramsey. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 81.8% in Ramsey.

Ramsey is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (421 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 72.8 (band C) in Ramsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,140 in Ramsey. 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in Ramsey.

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 68.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,738.2 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £32,563 in Ramsey. The median age is 44.1 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 45 in Ramsey. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 58.5% in Ramsey. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) versus 67.9% in Ramsey.

Indicator	Brampton (Huntingdonshire)	Ramsey
Population	6,585	5,727
Median Age	44.1	45
Median Household Income	£33,738.2	£32,563
Employment Rate	60.8%	58.5%
Owner Occupied	67.1%	67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	34%	26.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Ramsey?

Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Ramsey are approximately 10.1 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Ramsey?

Ramsey is cheaper, with an average house price of £286,314.

Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Ramsey safer?

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate at 57.1 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Ramsey?

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Ramsey?

Ramsey has faster average broadband at 420.6 Mbps.

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