Brookmans Park vs Caddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Caddington is about 122% cheaper on average. Caddington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brookmans Park
£1,065,170
Caddington
£479,366
Crime Rate
Brookmans Park
78.8
Caddington
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brookmans Park
100.0%
Caddington
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brookmans Park
329.2
Caddington
455.5
EPC Rating
Brookmans Park
72.7
Caddington
71.5
Median Income
Brookmans Park
£37,852
Caddington
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Caddington is £479,366, which is 122% less than Brookmans Park at £1,065,170. The most affordable entry point in Brookmans Park is a flat at £525,000, while in Caddington it is a terraced at £386,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 107% pricier in Brookmans Park (£1,258,069 vs £606,842).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caddington prices grew faster — 47% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Caddington (48.4 per 1,000) compared to Brookmans Park (78.8 per 1,000), a 63% difference. The most common crime category in Brookmans Park is violent-crime, while in Caddington 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Brookmans Park and Caddington. Brookmans Park has 2 schools and Caddington has 1 schools.
Brookmans Park School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caddington School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brookmans Park | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Caddington offers faster average downloads at 455.5 Mbps, compared to 329.2 Mbps in Brookmans Park. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.5% of premises in Brookmans Park and 97% in Caddington. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Brookmans Park and 88.5% in Caddington.
Caddington is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (456 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brookmans Park are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Caddington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Brookmans Park and £1,097 in Caddington. 72.5% of homes in Brookmans Park have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caddington.
Brookmans Park has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,852 in Brookmans Park and £32,453.3 in Caddington. The median age is 42.1 in Brookmans Park and 40.6 in Caddington. Employment rates stand at 61.4% in Brookmans Park and 61.1% in Caddington. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Brookmans Park versus 63% in Caddington.
| Indicator | Brookmans Park | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,033 | 3,288 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,852 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.4% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 63% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 33.6% |
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