Area guide · Bedfordshire

Living in Great Denham

A snapshot of life in Great Denham, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Great Denham is a village in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 4,363. The average house price is £346,612 and the overall crime rate is 77.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Great Denham ranks

Population

4,363

Avg House Price

£346,612

Crime Rate

77.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

434 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,416

Median Age

41.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Great Denham's detached homes (£463,882) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£207,776).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Great Denham prices have risen 23% over the last 9 years (£282,194 → £346,612).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£463,882	£445,000	26
Semi-Detached	£339,352	£347,500	27
Terraced	£340,467	£350,000	35
Flat	£207,776	£220,000	19

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Great Denham is 77.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Great Denham: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Great Denham Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Great Denham averages 434 Mbps — 334% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Great Denham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	68.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,111

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,363
Median Age	41.6
Median Household Income	£33,416
Employment Rate	61.3%
Owner Occupied	62.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Great Denham?

The average house price in Great Denham is £346,612 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Great Denham?

The most affordable entry point in Great Denham is a flat, with an average price of £207,776.

Is Great Denham a safe place to live?

Great Denham has a recorded crime rate of 77.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Great Denham?

Great Denham has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Great Denham?

Average broadband download speeds in Great Denham are around 434 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97% of premises.

How big is Great Denham?

Great Denham is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 4,363.

Most compared with

How does Great Denham stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Great Denham

House price: £717,486 · £346,612
Crime rate: 48.6 · 77.5
Distance: 7.0 mi

Arlesey

Great Denham

House price: £476,109 · £346,612
Crime rate: 48.6 · 77.5
Distance: 13.1 mi

Barton-le-Clay

Great Denham

House price: £425,505 · £346,612
Crime rate: 48.6 · 77.5
Distance: 11.6 mi

Bedford

Great Denham

House price: £432,760 · £346,612
Crime rate: 77.7 · 77.5
Distance: 2.2 mi

Biggleswade

Great Denham

House price: £399,954 · £346,612
Crime rate: 48.7 · 77.5
Distance: 11.1 mi

Bletchley

Great Denham

House price: £321,464 · £346,612
Crime rate: 87.3 · 77.5
Distance: 13.1 mi

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