Aston Clinton vs Bovingdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aston Clinton wins on house prices with a 2% 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
Bovingdon
£600,951
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Bovingdon
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Bovingdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Bovingdon
425.5
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Bovingdon
70.5
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Bovingdon
£37,945
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Bovingdon commands an average of £600,951, compared with £588,817 in Aston Clinton – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Bovingdon it is a flat at £240,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Aston Clinton (£308,125 vs £240,150).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bovingdon prices grew faster — 23% 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 68.7 per 1,000 in Bovingdon. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Bovingdon 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 Bovingdon. There are 1 schools in Aston Clinton and 1 in Bovingdon.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bovingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.5 Mbps in Bovingdon and 365.1 Mbps in Aston Clinton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 96.5% in Bovingdon. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 81.8% in Bovingdon.
Bovingdon is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (426 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aston Clinton, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Bovingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,253 in Bovingdon. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.7% in Bovingdon.
Aston Clinton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,944.7 in Bovingdon and £35,471 in Aston Clinton. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 42.7 in Bovingdon. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62.6% in Bovingdon. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 68.6% in Bovingdon. Aston Clinton has a population of 5,511 and Bovingdon has 5,313.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 5,313 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £37,944.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 44.5% |
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