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Clapham (Bedford) vs Wollaston

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Wollaston is about 57% cheaper on average. Wollaston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clapham (bedford) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Clapham (Bedford)

£500,968

Wollaston

£319,775

Crime Rate

Clapham (Bedford)

77.5

Wollaston

75.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Clapham (Bedford)

100.0%

Wollaston

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Clapham (Bedford)

446.2

Wollaston

451.3

EPC Rating

Clapham (Bedford)

71.5

Wollaston

72.5

Median Income

Clapham (Bedford)

£33,416

Wollaston

£32,409

Buyers will find Wollaston more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £319,775 versus £500,968 in Clapham (bedford). The most affordable entry point in Clapham (bedford) is a semi-detached at £366,961, while in Wollaston it is a flat at £130,650.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 252% pricier in Clapham (bedford) (£460,258 vs £130,650).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Wollaston prices grew faster — 53% vs 5%.

Crime is lower in Wollaston (75.2 per 1,000) compared to Clapham (bedford) (77.5 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Clapham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in Wollaston it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Clapham (bedford): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Wollaston.

Clapham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Wollaston School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricClapham (Bedford)Wollaston
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Wollaston enjoy 451.3 Mbps on average, while Clapham (bedford) lags behind at 446.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Clapham (bedford) and 96.9% in Wollaston. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Clapham (bedford) and 88.6% in Wollaston.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Wollaston is band C (score 72.5), ahead of Clapham (bedford)'s band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,111 in Clapham (bedford) and £1,096 in Wollaston. 68.5% of homes in Clapham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Wollaston.

Wollaston has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Clapham (bedford) has a population of 4,502 while Wollaston has 3,564. Median household income is £33,416 in Clapham (bedford) and £32,409 in Wollaston. The median age is 41.6 in Clapham (bedford) and 42 in Wollaston. Employment rates stand at 61.3% in Clapham (bedford) and 61.5% in Wollaston.

IndicatorClapham (Bedford)Wollaston
Population4,5023,564
Median Age41.642
Median Household Income£33,416£32,409
Employment Rate61.3%61.5%
Owner Occupied62.7%63.9%
Degree-Level Qualified34.7%30.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Clapham (bedford) and Wollaston?
Clapham (bedford) and Wollaston are approximately 9.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Clapham (bedford) or Wollaston?
Wollaston is cheaper, with an average house price of £319,775.
Is Clapham (bedford) or Wollaston safer?
Wollaston has the lower crime rate at 75.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Clapham (bedford) or Wollaston?
Clapham (bedford) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Clapham (bedford) or Wollaston?
Wollaston has faster average broadband at 451.3 Mbps.

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