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Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Sawtry

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Sawtry wins on house prices with a 17% gap. 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

Sawtry

£310,046

Crime Rate

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

57.1

Sawtry

57.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Sawtry

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

366.2

Sawtry

366.2

EPC Rating

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

72.8

Sawtry

72.8

Median Income

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£33,738

Sawtry

£33,738

Property in Brampton (huntingdonshire) commands an average of £362,938, compared with £310,046 in Sawtry – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in Sawtry it is a terraced at £228,569.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Brampton (huntingdonshire) (£503,735 vs £382,539).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Residents of Brampton (huntingdonshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.1 per 1,000 versus 57.2 per 1,000 in Sawtry. The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is violent-crime, while in Sawtry it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Brampton (huntingdonshire), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Sawtry. There are 1 schools in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 3 in Sawtry.

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Sawtry School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Sawtry
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 366.2 Mbps in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 366.2 Mbps in Sawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 90.4% in Sawtry. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 68.5% in Sawtry.

Brampton (huntingdonshire) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (366 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Brampton (huntingdonshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.8 (C), while Sawtry averages 72.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,145 in Sawtry. 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Sawtry.

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

Demographics & Economy

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

IndicatorBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Sawtry
Population6,5855,870
Median Age44.144.1
Median Household Income£33,738.2£33,738.2
Employment Rate60.8%60.8%
Owner Occupied67.1%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified34%34%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Sawtry?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Sawtry are approximately 8.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Sawtry?
Sawtry is cheaper, with an average house price of £310,046.
Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Sawtry safer?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate at 57.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Sawtry?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Sawtry?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has faster average broadband at 366.2 Mbps.

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