Aston Clinton vs Dunstable
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Dunstable is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 54% lower. Dunstable has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aston Clinton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aston Clinton
£588,817
Dunstable
£381,810
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Dunstable
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Dunstable
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Dunstable
367.6
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Dunstable
71.9
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Dunstable
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £381,810, Dunstable undercuts Aston Clinton (£588,817) by around 54% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Dunstable it is a flat at £172,345.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 79% pricier in Aston Clinton (£308,125 vs £172,345).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunstable prices grew faster — 45% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastDunstable has a crime rate of 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22% lower than Aston Clinton at 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 1 schools in Aston Clinton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dunstable, which has 13 schools, the figure is 90%.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunstable School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dunstable averages 367.6 Mbps – ahead of Aston Clinton's 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 96.2% in Dunstable. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 66.9% in Dunstable.
Dunstable is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (368 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Dunstable, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Aston Clinton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,145 in Dunstable. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Dunstable.
Dunstable has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Aston Clinton and £34,574.7 in Dunstable. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 42.8 in Dunstable. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62.6% in Dunstable. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 68.4% in Dunstable. Aston Clinton has a population of 5,511 and Dunstable has 34,498.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 34,498 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 37.3% |
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