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Brampton (Huntingdonshire) vs Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Yaxley (huntingdonshire) wins on house prices with a 25% 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

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

£289,328

Crime Rate

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

57.1

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

65.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

366.2

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

407.6

EPC Rating

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

72.8

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

72.6

Median Income

Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

£33,738

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)

£31,545

Property in Brampton (huntingdonshire) commands an average of £362,938, compared with £289,328 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is a flat at £155,912, while in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) it is a flat at £140,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Brampton (huntingdonshire) (£503,735 vs £348,840).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Yaxley (huntingdonshire) prices grew faster — 39% vs 33%.

Residents of Brampton (huntingdonshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.1 per 1,000 versus 65.1 per 1,000 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). The most common crime category in Brampton (huntingdonshire) is violent-crime, while in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) 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 Yaxley (huntingdonshire). There are 1 schools in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 3 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Total Schools13
Primary13
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 407.6 Mbps in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) and 366.2 Mbps in Brampton (huntingdonshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 93.6% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 68.5% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 78.6% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).

Yaxley (huntingdonshire) is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (408 vs 366 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Brampton (huntingdonshire), scoring 72.8 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £1,117 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). 69.5% of homes in Brampton (huntingdonshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).

Brampton (huntingdonshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,738.2 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and £31,544.7 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). The median age is 44.1 in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 43 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Employment rates stand at 60.8% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) and 59.1% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Brampton (huntingdonshire) versus 63.8% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Brampton (huntingdonshire) has a population of 6,585 and Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has 9,403.

IndicatorBrampton (Huntingdonshire)Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Population6,5859,403
Median Age44.143
Median Household Income£33,738.2£31,544.7
Employment Rate60.8%59.1%
Owner Occupied67.1%63.8%
Degree-Level Qualified34%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) and Yaxley (huntingdonshire) are approximately 13.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?
Yaxley (huntingdonshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £289,328.
Is Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Yaxley (huntingdonshire) safer?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the lower crime rate at 57.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?
Brampton (huntingdonshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brampton (huntingdonshire) or Yaxley (huntingdonshire)?
Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has faster average broadband at 407.6 Mbps.

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