Arlesey vs Dunstable

At £381,810, Dunstable undercuts Arlesey (£476,109) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Dunstable it is a flat at £172,345.

Arlesey has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Dunstable at 48.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Dunstable it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 1 schools in Arlesey, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dunstable, which has 13 schools, the figure is 90%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Arlesey averages 454.9 Mbps – ahead of Dunstable's 367.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 96.2% in Dunstable. Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 66.9% in Dunstable.

→Arlesey is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (455 vs 368 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Arlesey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Dunstable averages 71.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,145 in Dunstable. 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Dunstable.

→Arlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £34,574.7 in Dunstable. The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 42.8 in Dunstable. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Arlesey versus 68.4% in Dunstable. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 62.6% in Dunstable.

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