Buntingford vs Hoddesdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hoddesdon is about 37% cheaper on average. Buntingford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hoddesdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buntingford
£560,341
Hoddesdon
£410,404
Crime Rate
Buntingford
51.5
Hoddesdon
70.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buntingford
75.0%
Hoddesdon
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buntingford
336.1
Hoddesdon
391.1
EPC Rating
Buntingford
72.4
Hoddesdon
71.7
Median Income
Buntingford
£39,158
Hoddesdon
£36,552
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Hoddesdon is £410,404, which is 37% less than Buntingford at £560,341. The most affordable entry point in Buntingford is a flat at £240,429, while in Hoddesdon it is a flat at £232,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 8% pricier in Buntingford (£489,582 vs £452,711).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buntingford prices grew faster — 25% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Buntingford (51.5 per 1,000) compared to Hoddesdon (70.2 per 1,000), a 36% difference. The most common crime category in Buntingford is violent-crime, while in Hoddesdon 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 EnglandHoddesdon has 80% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Buntingford. Buntingford has 5 schools in total, while Hoddesdon has 13.
Buntingford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hoddesdon School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buntingford | Hoddesdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 13 |
| Primary | 3 | 10 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hoddesdon offers faster average downloads at 391.1 Mbps, compared to 336.1 Mbps in Buntingford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.1% of premises in Buntingford and 98.3% in Hoddesdon. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Buntingford and 71.1% in Hoddesdon.
Hoddesdon is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (391 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Buntingford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 71.7 (band C) in Hoddesdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Buntingford and £1,171 in Hoddesdon. 71% of homes in Buntingford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.7% in Hoddesdon.
Buntingford has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 67.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,158 in Buntingford and £36,552 in Hoddesdon. The median age is 43.7 in Buntingford and 43.2 in Hoddesdon. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Buntingford and 61.3% in Hoddesdon. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Buntingford versus 69.2% in Hoddesdon.
| Indicator | Buntingford | Hoddesdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,877 | 40,799 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £39,158 | £36,552 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 61.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 32.8% |
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