Buntingford vs Elsenham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Elsenham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Buntingford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Elsenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buntingford
£560,341
Elsenham
£480,546
Crime Rate
Buntingford
51.5
Elsenham
52.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buntingford
75.0%
Elsenham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buntingford
336.1
Elsenham
450.6
EPC Rating
Buntingford
72.4
Elsenham
72.4
Median Income
Buntingford
£39,158
Elsenham
£37,261
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Buntingford commands an average of £560,341, compared with £480,546 in Elsenham – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Buntingford is a flat at £240,429, while in Elsenham it is a flat at £218,686.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Buntingford (£717,411 vs £563,008).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buntingford prices grew faster — 25% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBuntingford has a crime rate of 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than Elsenham at 52.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Buntingford is violent-crime, while in Elsenham 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Elsenham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Buntingford. There are 5 schools in Buntingford and 1 in Elsenham.
Buntingford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elsenham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buntingford | Elsenham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.6 Mbps in Elsenham and 336.1 Mbps in Buntingford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.1% of premises in Buntingford and 96.8% in Elsenham. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Buntingford and 88.6% in Elsenham.
Elsenham is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (451 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Buntingford, scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 72.4 (band C) in Elsenham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Buntingford and £1,230 in Elsenham. 71% of homes in Buntingford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Elsenham.
Buntingford has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,158 in Buntingford and £37,260.7 in Elsenham. The median age is 43.7 in Buntingford and 44 in Elsenham. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Buntingford and 61.8% in Elsenham. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Buntingford versus 69.8% in Elsenham. Buntingford has a population of 7,877 and Elsenham has 3,414.
| Indicator | Buntingford | Elsenham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,877 | 3,414 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £39,158 | £37,260.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 35.9% |
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