Buntingford vs Stanstead Abbotts
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Stanstead Abbotts is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Stanstead Abbotts has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stanstead Abbotts edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buntingford
£560,341
Stanstead Abbotts
£470,442
Crime Rate
Buntingford
51.5
Stanstead Abbotts
51.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buntingford
75.0%
Stanstead Abbotts
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buntingford
336.1
Stanstead Abbotts
374.1
EPC Rating
Buntingford
72.4
Stanstead Abbotts
73.5
Median Income
Buntingford
£39,158
Stanstead Abbotts
£39,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £470,442, Stanstead Abbotts undercuts Buntingford (£560,341) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Buntingford is a flat at £240,429, while in Stanstead Abbotts it is a flat at £248,198.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Stanstead Abbotts (£602,667 vs £489,582).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stanstead Abbotts prices grew faster — 31% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandStanstead Abbotts has a crime rate of 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Buntingford at 51.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Buntingford is violent-crime, while in Stanstead Abbotts 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 EnglandOf the 5 schools in Buntingford, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stanstead Abbotts, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Buntingford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stanstead Abbotts School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buntingford | Stanstead Abbotts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Stanstead Abbotts averages 374.1 Mbps – ahead of Buntingford's 336.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.1% of premises in Buntingford and 91.7% in Stanstead Abbotts. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Buntingford and 69.5% in Stanstead Abbotts.
Stanstead Abbotts is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (374 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Stanstead Abbotts leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.5 (C), while Buntingford averages 72.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Buntingford and £1,162 in Stanstead Abbotts. 71% of homes in Buntingford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Stanstead Abbotts.
Stanstead Abbotts has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 71% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,455 in Stanstead Abbotts and £39,158 in Buntingford. The median age is 43.7 in Buntingford and 43.3 in Stanstead Abbotts. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Buntingford versus 69.3% in Stanstead Abbotts. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Buntingford and 63.2% in Stanstead Abbotts.
| Indicator | Buntingford | Stanstead Abbotts |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,877 | 3,754 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £39,158 | £39,455 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 69.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 38.6% |
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