Flitwick vs Hitchin
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Flitwick is about 35% cheaper on average. Flitwick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Flitwick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Flitwick
£351,379
Hitchin
£539,220
Crime Rate
Flitwick
48.6
Hitchin
50.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Flitwick
100.0%
Hitchin
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Flitwick
361
Hitchin
386.2
EPC Rating
Flitwick
72.7
Hitchin
73.1
Median Income
Flitwick
£34,566
Hitchin
£35,426
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Flitwick more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £351,379 versus £539,220 in Hitchin. The most affordable entry point in Flitwick is a flat at £201,440, while in Hitchin it is a flat at £249,133.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Hitchin (£850,064 vs £513,932).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hitchin prices grew faster — 29% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Flitwick is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Hitchin's 50.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Flitwick is violent-crime, while in Hitchin 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 of EnglandSchool quality favours Flitwick: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Hitchin.
Flitwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hitchin School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Flitwick | Hitchin |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 15 |
| Primary | 3 | 12 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hitchin enjoy 386.2 Mbps on average, while Flitwick lags behind at 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Flitwick and 95.4% in Hitchin. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Flitwick and 73.3% in Hitchin.
Hitchin is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (386 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hitchin is band C (score 73.1), ahead of Flitwick's band C (score 72.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Flitwick and £1,044 in Hitchin. 69.9% of homes in Flitwick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.8% in Hitchin.
Hitchin has more energy-efficient housing — 72.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Flitwick has a population of 13,668 while Hitchin has 35,220. Median household income is £35,426.3 in Hitchin and £34,566 in Flitwick. The median age is 42 in Flitwick and 42.5 in Hitchin. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Flitwick and 63.3% in Hitchin.
| Indicator | Flitwick | Hitchin |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,668 | 35,220 |
| Median Age | 42 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,426.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 64.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34.8% |
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