Clapham (Bedford) vs Cranfield

At £385,169, Cranfield undercuts Clapham (bedford) (£500,968) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Clapham (bedford) is a semi-detached at £366,961, while in Cranfield it is a flat at £121,583.

Cranfield has a crime rate of 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58% lower than Clapham (bedford) at 77.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Clapham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in Cranfield it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 1 schools in Clapham (bedford), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cranfield, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Clapham (bedford) averages 446.2 Mbps – ahead of Cranfield's 324.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Clapham (bedford) and 90.2% in Cranfield. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Clapham (bedford) and 58.9% in Cranfield.

→Clapham (bedford) is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (446 vs 325 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Cranfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.4 (C), while Clapham (bedford) averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,111 in Clapham (bedford) and £1,067 in Cranfield. 68.5% of homes in Clapham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73% in Cranfield.

→Cranfield has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,685.3 in Cranfield and £33,416 in Clapham (bedford). The median age is 41.6 in Clapham (bedford) and 41 in Cranfield. Owner-occupancy is 62.7% in Clapham (bedford) versus 62.9% in Cranfield. Employment rates stand at 61.3% in Clapham (bedford) and 63% in Cranfield.

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