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Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs St Neots

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, St Neots offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. 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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St Neots

£360,878

Crime Rate

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Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

57.1

St Neots

57.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

St Neots

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

366.2

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St Neots

418.9

EPC Rating

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

72.8

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St Neots

73.3

Median Income

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£33,738

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St Neots

£34,823

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in East of England

Buyers will find St Neots more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,878 versus £362,938 in Brampton (huntingdonshire). The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in St Neots it is a flat at £172,516.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in St Neots (£338,819 vs £290,574).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brampton (huntingdonshire) prices grew faster — 33% vs 16%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in East of England

With 57.1 offences per 1,000 people, Brampton (huntingdonshire) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than St Neots's 57.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is violent-crime, while in St Neots 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

School quality favours Brampton (huntingdonshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in St Neots.

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

St Neots School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrampton (Huntingdonshire)St Neots
Total Schools113
Primary111
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in St Neots enjoy 418.9 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 95.3% in St Neots. Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 80.3% in St Neots.

St Neots is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (419 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in St Neots is band C (score 73.3), ahead of Brampton (huntingdonshire)'s band C (score 72.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,116 in St Neots. 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in St Neots.

St Neots has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has a population of 6,585 while St Neots has 33,262. Median household income is £34,823 in St Neots and £33,738.2 in Brampton (huntingdonshire). The median age is 44.1 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 43.1 in St Neots. Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 62.4% in St Neots.

IndicatorBrampton (Huntingdonshire)St Neots
Population6,58533,262
Median Age44.143.1
Median Household Income£33,738.2£34,823
Employment Rate60.8%62.4%
Owner Occupied67.1%67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified34%37.3%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (huntingdonshire) and St Neots?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) and St Neots are approximately 6.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or St Neots?
St Neots is cheaper, with an average house price of £360,878.
Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or St Neots safer?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate at 57.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or St Neots?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or St Neots?
St Neots has faster average broadband at 418.9 Mbps.

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