Claydon vs Lawford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Claydon wins on house prices with a 25% gap. For families, Claydon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Claydon
£293,864
Lawford
£393,024
Crime Rate
Claydon
N/A
Lawford
79.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Claydon
100.0%
Lawford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Claydon
264.3
Lawford
424.1
EPC Rating
Claydon
70.4
Lawford
69.6
Median Income
Claydon
£30,002
Lawford
£29,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £293,864, Claydon undercuts Lawford (£393,024) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Claydon is a flat at £111,625, while in Lawford it is a flat at £183,048.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Lawford (£183,048 vs £111,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lawford prices grew faster — 41% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Claydon and Lawford at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 2 schools in Claydon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lawford, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Claydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lawford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Claydon | Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Lawford averages 424.1 Mbps – ahead of Claydon's 264.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of premises in Claydon and 97.2% in Lawford. Gigabit availability stands at 44.4% in Claydon and 82.3% in Lawford.
Lawford is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (424 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Claydon, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band D) in Lawford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Claydon and £1,288 in Lawford. 62.4% of homes in Claydon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Lawford.
Claydon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,002 in Claydon and £29,916 in Lawford. The median age is 46.2 in Claydon and 49.5 in Lawford. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Claydon and 51.1% in Lawford. Owner-occupancy is 66.1% in Claydon versus 71.2% in Lawford. Claydon has a population of 3,140 and Lawford has 4,488.
| Indicator | Claydon | Lawford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 4,488 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,002 | £29,916 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.1% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 24.7% |
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