Bromham (Bedford) vs Clapham (Bedford)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bromham (bedford) is about 5% cheaper on average. Clapham (bedford) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromham (bedford) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Bromham (Bedford)

£478,315

Clapham (Bedford)

£500,968

Crime Rate

Bromham (Bedford)

77.6

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Clapham (Bedford)

77.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bromham (Bedford)

100.0%

Clapham (Bedford)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bromham (Bedford)

324.9

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Clapham (Bedford)

446.2

EPC Rating

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Bromham (Bedford)

73.4

Clapham (Bedford)

71.5

Median Income

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Bromham (Bedford)

£34,685

Clapham (Bedford)

£33,416

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in East of England

Buyers will find Bromham (bedford) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £478,315 versus £500,968 in Clapham (bedford). The most affordable entry point in Bromham (bedford) is a terraced at £300,290, while in Clapham (bedford) it is a semi-detached at £366,961.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Clapham (bedford) (£499,121 vs £300,290).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bromham (bedford) prices grew faster — 36% vs 5%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in East of England

Crime is lower in Clapham (bedford) (77.5 per 1,000) compared to Bromham (bedford) (77.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bromham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in Clapham (bedford) 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 Bromham (bedford): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Clapham (bedford).

Bromham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Clapham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Metric	Bromham (Bedford)	Clapham (Bedford)
Total Schools	1	1
Primary	1	1
Secondary	0	0
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Clapham (bedford) enjoy 446.2 Mbps on average, while Bromham (bedford) lags behind at 324.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bromham (bedford) and 97.1% in Clapham (bedford). Gigabit availability stands at 58.9% in Bromham (bedford) and 86.9% in Clapham (bedford).

Clapham (bedford) is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (446 vs 325 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bromham (bedford) is band C (score 73.4), ahead of Clapham (bedford)'s band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,067 in Bromham (bedford) and £1,111 in Clapham (bedford). 73% of homes in Bromham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Clapham (bedford).

Bromham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bromham (bedford) has a population of 4,652 while Clapham (bedford) has 4,502. Median household income is £34,685.3 in Bromham (bedford) and £33,416 in Clapham (bedford). The median age is 41 in Bromham (bedford) and 41.6 in Clapham (bedford). Employment rates stand at 63% in Bromham (bedford) and 61.3% in Clapham (bedford).

Indicator	Bromham (Bedford)	Clapham (Bedford)
Population	4,652	4,502
Median Age	41	41.6
Median Household Income	£34,685.3	£33,416
Employment Rate	63%	61.3%
Owner Occupied	62.9%	62.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.6%	34.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bromham (bedford) and Clapham (bedford)?

Bromham (bedford) and Clapham (bedford) are approximately 2.0 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bromham (bedford) or Clapham (bedford)?

Bromham (bedford) is cheaper, with an average house price of £478,315.

Is Bromham (bedford) or Clapham (bedford) safer?

Clapham (bedford) has the lower crime rate at 77.5 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bromham (bedford) or Clapham (bedford)?

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

Which has faster broadband, Bromham (bedford) or Clapham (bedford)?

Clapham (bedford) has faster average broadband at 446.2 Mbps.

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