Town comparison
Aston Clinton vs Luton
Which is better to live in? 13.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Luton wins on house prices with a 79% 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
Luton
£328,504
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Luton
82.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Luton
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Luton
455.5
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Luton
71.5
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Luton
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Aston Clinton commands an average of £588,817, compared with £328,504 in Luton – a difference of 79%. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Luton it is a flat at £181,124.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 70% pricier in Aston Clinton (£809,914 vs £475,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Luton prices grew faster — 30% 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 82.8 per 1,000 in Luton. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Luton 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 94.3% in Luton. There are 1 schools in Aston Clinton and 62 in Luton.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Luton School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 62 schools (49 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 62 |
| Primary | 1 | 49 |
| Secondary | 0 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.5 Mbps in Luton and 365.1 Mbps in Aston Clinton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 97% in Luton. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 88.5% in Luton.
Luton is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (456 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Luton, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Aston Clinton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,097 in Luton. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Luton.
Luton has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Aston Clinton and £32,453.3 in Luton. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 40.6 in Luton. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 61.1% in Luton. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 63% in Luton. Aston Clinton has a population of 5,511 and Luton has 233,524.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 233,524 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 33.6% |
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