Bromham (Bedford) vs Irthlingborough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Irthlingborough offers lower property prices by roughly 99%. Bromham (bedford) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromham (bedford) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bromham (Bedford)

£478,315

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Irthlingborough

£239,943

Crime Rate

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Bromham (Bedford)

77.6

Irthlingborough

98.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bromham (Bedford)

100.0%

Irthlingborough

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bromham (Bedford)

324.9

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Irthlingborough

451

EPC Rating

Bromham (Bedford)

73.4

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Irthlingborough

73.5

Median Income

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Bromham (Bedford)

£34,685

Irthlingborough

£31,402

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in East of England

The average house price in Irthlingborough is £239,943, which is 99% less than Bromham (bedford) at £478,315. The most affordable entry point in Bromham (bedford) is a terraced at £300,290, while in Irthlingborough it is a flat at £101,469.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 76% pricier in Bromham (bedford) (£401,332 vs £228,259).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bromham (bedford) prices grew faster — 36% vs 21%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in East of England

Crime is lower in Bromham (bedford) (77.6 per 1,000) compared to Irthlingborough (98.6 per 1,000), a 27% difference. The most common crime category in Bromham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in Irthlingborough 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

Bromham (bedford) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Irthlingborough. Bromham (bedford) has 1 schools in total, while Irthlingborough has 3.

Bromham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Irthlingborough School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bromham (Bedford)	Irthlingborough
Total Schools	1	3
Primary	1	2
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Irthlingborough offers faster average downloads at 451.0 Mbps, compared to 324.9 Mbps in Bromham (bedford). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bromham (bedford) and 95.4% in Irthlingborough. Gigabit availability stands at 58.9% in Bromham (bedford) and 88.8% in Irthlingborough.

Irthlingborough is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (451 vs 325 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Irthlingborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 73.4 (band C) in Bromham (bedford). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,067 in Bromham (bedford) and £1,082 in Irthlingborough. 73% of homes in Bromham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Irthlingborough.

Bromham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,685.3 in Bromham (bedford) and £31,402 in Irthlingborough. The median age is 41 in Bromham (bedford) and 42.4 in Irthlingborough. Employment rates stand at 63% in Bromham (bedford) and 61.8% in Irthlingborough. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Bromham (bedford) versus 65% in Irthlingborough.

Indicator	Bromham (Bedford)	Irthlingborough
Population	4,652	9,308
Median Age	41	42.4
Median Household Income	£34,685.3	£31,402
Employment Rate	63%	61.8%
Owner Occupied	62.9%	65%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.6%	26.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bromham (bedford) and Irthlingborough?

Bromham (bedford) and Irthlingborough are approximately 12.9 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

Irthlingborough is cheaper, with an average house price of £239,943.

Is Bromham (bedford) or Irthlingborough safer?

Bromham (bedford) has the lower crime rate at 77.6 per 1,000 residents.

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

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

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

Irthlingborough has faster average broadband at 451.0 Mbps.

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