Ampthill vs Bletchley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bletchley wins on house prices with a 123% gap. Ampthill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ampthill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ampthill
£717,486
Bletchley
£321,464
Crime Rate
Ampthill
48.6
Bletchley
87.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ampthill
100.0%
Bletchley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ampthill
361
Bletchley
474.2
EPC Rating
Ampthill
72.7
Bletchley
72.6
Median Income
Ampthill
£34,566
Bletchley
£35,198
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ampthill commands an average of £717,486, compared with £321,464 in Bletchley – a difference of 123%. The most affordable entry point in Ampthill is a flat at £239,864, while in Bletchley it is a flat at £167,828.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Ampthill (£643,937 vs £430,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ampthill prices grew faster — 99% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Ampthill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 87.3 per 1,000 in Bletchley. The most common crime category in Ampthill is violent-crime, while in Bletchley 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Ampthill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bletchley. There are 4 schools in Ampthill and 15 in Bletchley.
Ampthill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bletchley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ampthill | Bletchley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 15 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.2 Mbps in Bletchley and 361.0 Mbps in Ampthill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Ampthill and 98.5% in Bletchley. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Ampthill and 93.5% in Bletchley.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (474 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ampthill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Bletchley averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Ampthill and £1,124 in Bletchley. 69.9% of homes in Ampthill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Bletchley.
Bletchley has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,197.5 in Bletchley and £34,566 in Ampthill. The median age is 42 in Ampthill and 41.2 in Bletchley. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Ampthill versus 62.4% in Bletchley. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Ampthill and 62.7% in Bletchley.
| Indicator | Ampthill | Bletchley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,825 | 45,018 |
| Median Age | 42 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,197.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 62.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 38.4% |
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