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Clapham (Bedford) vs Raunds

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Raunds is about 52% cheaper on average. Clapham (bedford) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clapham (bedford) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Clapham (Bedford)

£500,968

Raunds

£329,908

Crime Rate

Clapham (Bedford)

77.5

Raunds

97.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Clapham (Bedford)

100.0%

Raunds

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Clapham (Bedford)

446.2

Raunds

451

EPC Rating

Clapham (Bedford)

71.5

Raunds

73.5

Median Income

Clapham (Bedford)

£33,416

Raunds

£31,402

The average house price in Raunds is £329,908, which is 52% less than Clapham (bedford) at £500,968. The most affordable entry point in Clapham (bedford) is a semi-detached at £366,961, while in Raunds it is a flat at £181,562.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 153% pricier in Clapham (bedford) (£460,258 vs £181,562).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Clapham (bedford) prices grew faster — 5% vs -9%.

Crime is lower in Clapham (bedford) (77.5 per 1,000) compared to Raunds (97.3 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Clapham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in Raunds it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Clapham (bedford) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Raunds. Clapham (bedford) has 1 schools in total, while Raunds has 4.

Clapham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Raunds School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricClapham (Bedford)Raunds
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Raunds offers faster average downloads at 451.0 Mbps, compared to 446.2 Mbps in Clapham (bedford). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Clapham (bedford) and 95.4% in Raunds. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Clapham (bedford) and 88.8% in Raunds.

Raunds is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (451 vs 446 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Raunds are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Clapham (bedford). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,111 in Clapham (bedford) and £1,082 in Raunds. 68.5% of homes in Clapham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Raunds.

Raunds has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,416 in Clapham (bedford) and £31,402 in Raunds. The median age is 41.6 in Clapham (bedford) and 42.4 in Raunds. Employment rates stand at 61.3% in Clapham (bedford) and 61.8% in Raunds. Owner-occupancy is 62.7% in Clapham (bedford) versus 65% in Raunds.

IndicatorClapham (Bedford)Raunds
Population4,50210,231
Median Age41.642.4
Median Household Income£33,416£31,402
Employment Rate61.3%61.8%
Owner Occupied62.7%65%
Degree-Level Qualified34.7%26.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Clapham (bedford) and Raunds?
Clapham (bedford) and Raunds are approximately 12.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Clapham (bedford) or Raunds?
Raunds is cheaper, with an average house price of £329,908.
Is Clapham (bedford) or Raunds safer?
Clapham (bedford) has the lower crime rate at 77.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Clapham (bedford) or Raunds?
Clapham (bedford) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Clapham (bedford) or Raunds?
Raunds has faster average broadband at 451.0 Mbps.

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