Arlesey vs Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Arlesey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Arlesey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Arlesey
£476,109
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
£402,228
Crime Rate
Arlesey
48.6
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arlesey
100.0%
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arlesey
454.9
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
417.4
EPC Rating
Arlesey
73.9
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
73.9
Median Income
Arlesey
£35,716
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Arlesey commands an average of £476,109, compared with £402,228 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Arlesey is a flat at £194,333, while in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) it is a flat at £139,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Arlesey (£194,333 vs £139,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Arlesey prices grew faster — 81% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandArlesey has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Toddington (central Bedfordshire) at 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Arlesey is violent-crime, while in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) 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 Arlesey, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). There are 1 schools in Arlesey and 2 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Arlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arlesey | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.9 Mbps in Arlesey and 417.4 Mbps in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Arlesey and 94.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 89.6% in Arlesey and 79.6% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Arlesey is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (455 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Arlesey, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.9 (band C) in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Arlesey and £1,083 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). 71.3% of homes in Arlesey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Arlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Arlesey and £35,716 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). The median age is 42.5 in Arlesey and 42.5 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Arlesey and 63.8% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Arlesey versus 71.2% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Arlesey has a population of 6,027 and Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has 4,509.
| Indicator | Arlesey | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,027 | 4,509 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.2% |
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