Bromham (Bedford) vs Earls Barton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Earls Barton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. Earls Barton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromham (bedford) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromham (Bedford)
£478,315
Earls Barton
£333,060
Crime Rate
Bromham (Bedford)
77.6
Earls Barton
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromham (Bedford)
100.0%
Earls Barton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromham (Bedford)
324.9
Earls Barton
427.6
EPC Rating
Bromham (Bedford)
73.4
Earls Barton
72.6
Median Income
Bromham (Bedford)
£34,685
Earls Barton
£31,852
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £333,060, Earls Barton undercuts Bromham (bedford) (£478,315) by around 44% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bromham (bedford) is a terraced at £300,290, while in Earls Barton it is a flat at £173,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 31% pricier in Bromham (bedford) (£401,332 vs £305,529).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromham (bedford) prices grew faster — 36% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandEarls Barton has a crime rate of 75 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Bromham (bedford) at 77.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bromham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in Earls Barton 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 EnglandOf the 1 schools in Bromham (bedford), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Earls Barton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bromham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Earls Barton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromham (Bedford) | Earls Barton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Earls Barton averages 427.6 Mbps – ahead of Bromham (bedford)'s 324.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bromham (bedford) and 89.2% in Earls Barton. Gigabit availability stands at 58.9% in Bromham (bedford) and 84.1% in Earls Barton.
Earls Barton is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (428 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bromham (bedford) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.4 (C), while Earls Barton averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,067 in Bromham (bedford) and £1,188 in Earls Barton. 73% of homes in Bromham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Earls Barton.
Bromham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,685.3 in Bromham (bedford) and £31,851.7 in Earls Barton. The median age is 41 in Bromham (bedford) and 43.3 in Earls Barton. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Bromham (bedford) versus 68.5% in Earls Barton. Employment rates stand at 63% in Bromham (bedford) and 61.8% in Earls Barton.
| Indicator | Bromham (Bedford) | Earls Barton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,652 | 6,067 |
| Median Age | 41 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,685.3 | £31,851.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 32.1% |
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