Crowland vs Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crowland offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Crowland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowland
£276,379
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
£289,328
Crime Rate
Crowland
60.0
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
65.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowland
100.0%
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowland
335.7
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
407.6
EPC Rating
Crowland
71
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
72.6
Median Income
Crowland
£29,751
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire)
£31,545
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Crowland is £276,379, which is 4% less than Yaxley (huntingdonshire) at £289,328. The most affordable entry point in Crowland is a terraced at £183,250, while in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) it is a flat at £140,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) (£244,057 vs £207,080).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowland prices grew faster — 42% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Crowland (60 per 1,000) compared to Yaxley (huntingdonshire) (65.1 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Crowland is violent-crime, while in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) 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 East MidlandsCrowland has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Crowland has 1 schools in total, while Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has 3.
Crowland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowland | Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Yaxley (huntingdonshire) offers faster average downloads at 407.6 Mbps, compared to 335.7 Mbps in Crowland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Crowland and 93.6% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Crowland and 78.6% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).
Yaxley (huntingdonshire) is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (408 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Crowland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Crowland and £1,117 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). 64.5% of homes in Crowland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).
Yaxley (huntingdonshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,544.7 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire) and £29,750.7 in Crowland. The median age is 44.1 in Crowland and 43 in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Crowland and 59.1% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire). Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Crowland versus 63.8% in Yaxley (huntingdonshire).
| Indicator | Crowland | Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 9,403 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £31,544.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 59.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 26.2% |
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