Buntingford vs Harlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Harlow is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 43% lower. Buntingford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Harlow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buntingford
£560,341
Harlow
£390,584
Crime Rate
Buntingford
51.5
Harlow
91.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buntingford
75.0%
Harlow
92.9%
Avg Download Speed
Buntingford
336.1
Harlow
373.1
EPC Rating
Buntingford
72.4
Harlow
72.4
Median Income
Buntingford
£39,158
Harlow
£35,386
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Buntingford commands an average of £560,341, compared with £390,584 in Harlow – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Buntingford is a flat at £240,429, while in Harlow it is a flat at £205,220.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Buntingford (£717,411 vs £577,884).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buntingford prices grew faster — 25% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBuntingford has a crime rate of 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78% lower than Harlow at 91.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Buntingford is violent-crime, while in Harlow 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 Harlow, where 92.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Buntingford. There are 5 schools in Buntingford and 37 in Harlow.
Buntingford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harlow School Inspection Breakdown
92.9% of 37 schools (30 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buntingford | Harlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 37 |
| Primary | 3 | 30 |
| Secondary | 2 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 92.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 373.1 Mbps in Harlow and 336.1 Mbps in Buntingford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.1% of premises in Buntingford and 88.9% in Harlow. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Buntingford and 67.4% in Harlow.
Harlow is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (373 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Buntingford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Harlow averages 72.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Buntingford and £1,056 in Harlow. 71% of homes in Buntingford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.8% in Harlow.
Harlow has more energy-efficient housing — 71.8% reach band C or above, vs 71% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,158 in Buntingford and £35,386 in Harlow. The median age is 43.7 in Buntingford and 41.5 in Harlow. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Buntingford versus 61.5% in Harlow. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Buntingford and 63% in Harlow.
| Indicator | Buntingford | Harlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,877 | 93,204 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £39,158 | £35,386 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 31.5% |
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