Carterton vs Long Hanborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Long Hanborough offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Carterton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Long Hanborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carterton
£480,214
Long Hanborough
£430,740
Crime Rate
Carterton
43.6
Long Hanborough
44.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carterton
83.3%
Long Hanborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carterton
446.4
Long Hanborough
451.2
EPC Rating
Carterton
68.4
Long Hanborough
71.7
Median Income
Carterton
£32,133
Long Hanborough
£35,589
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Long Hanborough is £430,740, which is 11% less than Carterton at £480,214. The most affordable entry point in Carterton is a flat at £280,296, while in Long Hanborough it is a flat at £266,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Carterton (£693,786 vs £558,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carterton prices grew faster — 44% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 43.6 offences per 1,000 people, Carterton is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Long Hanborough's 44 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carterton is violent-crime, while in Long Hanborough 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 South EastLong Hanborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Carterton. Carterton has 6 schools in total, while Long Hanborough has 1.
Carterton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Hanborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carterton | Long Hanborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Long Hanborough offers faster average downloads at 451.2 Mbps, compared to 446.4 Mbps in Carterton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Carterton and 97.1% in Long Hanborough. Gigabit availability stands at 84.1% in Carterton and 87.5% in Long Hanborough.
Long Hanborough is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (451 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Long Hanborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Carterton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,534 in Carterton and £1,242 in Long Hanborough. 58.4% of homes in Carterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Long Hanborough.
Long Hanborough has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,589 in Long Hanborough and £32,132.5 in Carterton. The median age is 47.3 in Carterton and 44 in Long Hanborough. Employment rates stand at 60.3% in Carterton and 63.6% in Long Hanborough. Owner-occupancy is 65.9% in Carterton versus 66.7% in Long Hanborough.
| Indicator | Carterton | Long Hanborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,765 | 3,502 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £32,132.5 | £35,589 |
| Employment Rate | 60.3% | 63.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.9% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 39.1% |
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