Aston Clinton vs Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Eaton Bray And Edlesborough wins on house prices with a 29% gap. Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aston Clinton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aston Clinton
£588,817
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£457,154
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
367.6
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
71.9
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Aston Clinton commands an average of £588,817, compared with £457,154 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough it is a flat at £210,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Aston Clinton (£308,125 vs £210,300).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aston Clinton prices grew faster — 11% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Eaton Bray And Edlesborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 49.3 per 1,000 versus 59.2 per 1,000 in Aston Clinton. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough 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 Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. There are 1 schools in Aston Clinton and 2 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 367.6 Mbps in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough and 365.1 Mbps in Aston Clinton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 96.2% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 66.9% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (368 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Aston Clinton averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,145 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough 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 Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 42.8 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 68.4% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62.6% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 4,201 |
| 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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