Buntingford vs Knebworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Buntingford offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Knebworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Knebworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buntingford
£560,341
Knebworth
£565,311
Crime Rate
Buntingford
51.5
Knebworth
50.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buntingford
75.0%
Knebworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buntingford
336.1
Knebworth
328
EPC Rating
Buntingford
72.4
Knebworth
72.2
Median Income
Buntingford
£39,158
Knebworth
£38,188
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Buntingford is £560,341, which is 1% less than Knebworth at £565,311. The most affordable entry point in Buntingford is a flat at £240,429, while in Knebworth it is a flat at £251,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Knebworth (£783,205 vs £717,411).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buntingford prices grew faster — 25% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Knebworth (50.1 per 1,000) compared to Buntingford (51.5 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Buntingford is violent-crime, while in Knebworth 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 EnglandKnebworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Buntingford. Buntingford has 5 schools in total, while Knebworth has 1.
Buntingford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knebworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buntingford | Knebworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Buntingford offers faster average downloads at 336.1 Mbps, compared to 328.0 Mbps in Knebworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.1% of premises in Buntingford and 95.7% in Knebworth. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Buntingford and 59.5% in Knebworth.
Buntingford is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (336 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Buntingford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 72.2 (band C) in Knebworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Buntingford and £1,136 in Knebworth. 71% of homes in Buntingford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.9% in Knebworth.
Knebworth has more energy-efficient housing — 71.9% reach band C or above, vs 71% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,158 in Buntingford and £38,188.3 in Knebworth. The median age is 43.7 in Buntingford and 42.8 in Knebworth. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Buntingford and 61.7% in Knebworth. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Buntingford versus 63.6% in Knebworth.
| Indicator | Buntingford | Knebworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,877 | 4,191 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £39,158 | £38,188.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 39.1% |
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