Town comparison
Aston Clinton vs Bletchley
Which is better to live in? 13.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bletchley wins on house prices with a 83% gap. Aston Clinton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aston Clinton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aston Clinton
£588,817
Bletchley
£321,464
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Bletchley
87.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Bletchley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Bletchley
474.2
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Bletchley
72.6
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Bletchley
£35,198
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Aston Clinton commands an average of £588,817, compared with £321,464 in Bletchley – a difference of 83%. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Bletchley it is a flat at £167,828.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 88% pricier in Aston Clinton (£809,914 vs £430,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bletchley prices grew faster — 37% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Aston Clinton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 87.3 per 1,000 in Bletchley. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton 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 South EastFamilies may prefer Aston Clinton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bletchley. There are 1 schools in Aston Clinton and 15 in Bletchley.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Aston Clinton | Bletchley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.2 Mbps in Bletchley and 365.1 Mbps in Aston Clinton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 98.5% in Bletchley. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 93.5% in Bletchley.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (474 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bletchley, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Aston Clinton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,124 in Bletchley. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton 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 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Aston Clinton and £35,197.5 in Bletchley. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 41.2 in Bletchley. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62.7% in Bletchley. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 62.4% in Bletchley. Aston Clinton has a population of 5,511 and Bletchley has 45,018.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Bletchley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 45,018 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,197.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 38.4% |
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