Broad Blunsdon vs Lambourn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Broad Blunsdon offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Lambourn has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Broad Blunsdon
£320,292
Lambourn
£461,722
Crime Rate
Broad Blunsdon
69.0
Lambourn
56.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broad Blunsdon
100.0%
Lambourn
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Broad Blunsdon
491.8
Lambourn
399.9
EPC Rating
Broad Blunsdon
71.8
Lambourn
70.7
Median Income
Broad Blunsdon
£32,921
Lambourn
£34,724
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Broad Blunsdon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £320,292 versus £461,722 in Lambourn. The most affordable entry point in Broad Blunsdon is a flat at £147,706, while in Lambourn it is a flat at £82,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 79% pricier in Broad Blunsdon (£147,706 vs £82,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lambourn prices grew faster — 49% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 56.4 offences per 1,000 people, Lambourn is the safer of the two – 22% lower than Broad Blunsdon's 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broad Blunsdon is violent-crime, while in Lambourn 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 South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Broad Blunsdon and Lambourn. Broad Blunsdon has 2 schools and Lambourn has 1 schools.
Broad Blunsdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lambourn School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Broad Blunsdon | Lambourn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broad Blunsdon enjoy 491.8 Mbps on average, while Lambourn lags behind at 399.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Broad Blunsdon and 94.2% in Lambourn. Gigabit availability stands at 98.2% in Broad Blunsdon and 75.5% in Lambourn.
Broad Blunsdon is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (492 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broad Blunsdon is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Lambourn's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Broad Blunsdon and £1,267 in Lambourn. 68.8% of homes in Broad Blunsdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Lambourn.
Broad Blunsdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broad Blunsdon has a population of 6,507 while Lambourn has 3,141. Median household income is £34,723.7 in Lambourn and £32,921 in Broad Blunsdon. The median age is 41.3 in Broad Blunsdon and 44.5 in Lambourn. Employment rates stand at 63% in Broad Blunsdon and 62.1% in Lambourn.
| Indicator | Broad Blunsdon | Lambourn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,507 | 3,141 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,921 | £34,723.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.7% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 38.4% |
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