Aston Clinton vs Leighton Buzzard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Leighton Buzzard is about 47% cheaper on average. Leighton Buzzard has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aston Clinton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aston Clinton
£588,817
Leighton Buzzard
£401,597
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Leighton Buzzard
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Leighton Buzzard
86.7%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Leighton Buzzard
343.6
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Leighton Buzzard
72.2
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Leighton Buzzard
£35,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Leighton Buzzard is £401,597, which is 47% less than Aston Clinton at £588,817. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Leighton Buzzard it is a flat at £187,233.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 65% pricier in Aston Clinton (£308,125 vs £187,233).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leighton Buzzard prices grew faster — 31% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Leighton Buzzard (48.7 per 1,000) compared to Aston Clinton (59.2 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Leighton Buzzard 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 86.7% in Leighton Buzzard. Aston Clinton has 1 schools in total, while Leighton Buzzard has 16.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leighton Buzzard School Inspection Breakdown
86.7% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Leighton Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 16 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 86.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aston Clinton offers faster average downloads at 365.1 Mbps, compared to 343.6 Mbps in Leighton Buzzard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 92.6% in Leighton Buzzard. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 63.2% in Leighton Buzzard.
Aston Clinton is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (365 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Leighton Buzzard are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Aston Clinton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,162 in Leighton Buzzard. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Leighton Buzzard.
Leighton Buzzard has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,593.5 in Leighton Buzzard and £35,471 in Aston Clinton. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 43 in Leighton Buzzard. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62.7% in Leighton Buzzard. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 70.6% in Leighton Buzzard.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Leighton Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 42,736 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,593.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 37.1% |
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