Buntingford vs Stansted Mountfitchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stansted Mountfitchet wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Buntingford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stansted Mountfitchet edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buntingford
£560,341
Stansted Mountfitchet
£523,378
Crime Rate
Buntingford
51.5
Stansted Mountfitchet
51.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buntingford
75.0%
Stansted Mountfitchet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buntingford
336.1
Stansted Mountfitchet
292.9
EPC Rating
Buntingford
72.4
Stansted Mountfitchet
73.8
Median Income
Buntingford
£39,158
Stansted Mountfitchet
£36,210
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Buntingford commands an average of £560,341, compared with £523,378 in Stansted Mountfitchet – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Buntingford is a flat at £240,429, while in Stansted Mountfitchet it is a flat at £255,182.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Buntingford (£397,211 vs £364,638).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stansted Mountfitchet prices grew faster — 36% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Buntingford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 51.5 per 1,000 versus 51.9 per 1,000 in Stansted Mountfitchet. The most common crime category in Buntingford is violent-crime, while in Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Buntingford. There are 5 schools in Buntingford and 4 in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Buntingford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stansted Mountfitchet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buntingford | Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 336.1 Mbps in Buntingford and 292.9 Mbps in Stansted Mountfitchet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.1% of premises in Buntingford and 81.3% in Stansted Mountfitchet. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Buntingford and 46.7% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Buntingford is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (336 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stansted Mountfitchet, scoring 73.8 on average (band C) compared to 72.4 (band C) in Buntingford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Buntingford and £1,241 in Stansted Mountfitchet. 71% of homes in Buntingford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Stansted Mountfitchet has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 71% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,158 in Buntingford and £36,210 in Stansted Mountfitchet. The median age is 43.7 in Buntingford and 44.5 in Stansted Mountfitchet. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Buntingford and 62.2% in Stansted Mountfitchet. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Buntingford versus 70.6% in Stansted Mountfitchet. Buntingford has a population of 7,877 and Stansted Mountfitchet has 8,629.
| Indicator | Buntingford | Stansted Mountfitchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,877 | 8,629 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £39,158 | £36,210 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 36.6% |
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