Aston Clinton vs Houghton Regis
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Houghton Regis offers lower property prices by roughly 78%. Houghton Regis has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aston Clinton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aston Clinton
£588,817
Houghton Regis
£331,625
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Houghton Regis
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Houghton Regis
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Houghton Regis
417.4
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Houghton Regis
73.9
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Houghton Regis
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Houghton Regis is £331,625, which is 78% less than Aston Clinton at £588,817. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Houghton Regis it is a flat at £176,484.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 80% pricier in Aston Clinton (£809,914 vs £448,787).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Houghton Regis prices grew faster — 44% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 48.8 offences per 1,000 people, Houghton Regis is the safer of the two – 21% lower than Aston Clinton's 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Houghton Regis 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 EastAston Clinton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Houghton Regis. Aston Clinton has 1 schools in total, while Houghton Regis has 7.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Houghton Regis School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Houghton Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Houghton Regis offers faster average downloads at 417.4 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Aston Clinton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 94.3% in Houghton Regis. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 79.6% in Houghton Regis.
Houghton Regis is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (417 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Houghton Regis are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Aston Clinton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,083 in Houghton Regis. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Houghton Regis.
Houghton Regis has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Houghton Regis and £35,471 in Aston Clinton. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 42.5 in Houghton Regis. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 63.8% in Houghton Regis. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 71.2% in Houghton Regis.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Houghton Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 18,057 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 33.2% |
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