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Bromham (Bedford) vs St Neots

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in St Neots is about 33% cheaper on average. St Neots has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromham (bedford) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bromham (Bedford)

£478,315

St Neots

£360,878

Crime Rate

Bromham (Bedford)

77.6

St Neots

57.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bromham (Bedford)

100.0%

St Neots

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bromham (Bedford)

324.9

St Neots

418.9

EPC Rating

Bromham (Bedford)

73.4

St Neots

73.3

Median Income

Bromham (Bedford)

£34,685

St Neots

£34,823

Buyers will find St Neots more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,878 versus £478,315 in Bromham (bedford). The most affordable entry point in Bromham (bedford) is a terraced at £300,290, while in St Neots it is a flat at £172,516.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Bromham (bedford) (£603,359 vs £486,431).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bromham (bedford) prices grew faster — 36% vs 16%.

Crime is lower in St Neots (57.2 per 1,000) compared to Bromham (bedford) (77.6 per 1,000), a 36% difference. The most common crime category in Bromham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in St Neots it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Bromham (bedford): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in St Neots.

Bromham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown

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

St Neots School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBromham (Bedford)St Neots
Total Schools113
Primary111
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in St Neots enjoy 418.9 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 95.3% in St Neots. Gigabit availability stands at 58.9% in Bromham (bedford) and 80.3% in St Neots.

St Neots is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (419 vs 325 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bromham (bedford) is band C (score 73.4), ahead of St Neots's band C (score 73.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,067 in Bromham (bedford) and £1,116 in St Neots. 73% of homes in Bromham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in St Neots.

Bromham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 71.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bromham (bedford) has a population of 4,652 while St Neots has 33,262. Median household income is £34,823 in St Neots and £34,685.3 in Bromham (bedford). The median age is 41 in Bromham (bedford) and 43.1 in St Neots. Employment rates stand at 63% in Bromham (bedford) and 62.4% in St Neots.

IndicatorBromham (Bedford)St Neots
Population4,65233,262
Median Age4143.1
Median Household Income£34,685.3£34,823
Employment Rate63%62.4%
Owner Occupied62.9%67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified34.6%37.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bromham (bedford) and St Neots?
Bromham (bedford) and St Neots are approximately 12.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bromham (bedford) or St Neots?
St Neots is cheaper, with an average house price of £360,878.
Is Bromham (bedford) or St Neots safer?
St Neots has the lower crime rate at 57.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bromham (bedford) or St Neots?
Bromham (bedford) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bromham (bedford) or St Neots?
St Neots has faster average broadband at 418.9 Mbps.

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