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Aston Clinton vs Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Toddington (central Bedfordshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 46% lower. Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aston Clinton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Aston Clinton

£588,817

Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)

£402,228

Crime Rate

Aston Clinton

59.2

Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)

48.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Aston Clinton

100.0%

Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Aston Clinton

365.1

Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)

417.4

EPC Rating

Aston Clinton

70.5

Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)

73.9

Median Income

Aston Clinton

£35,471

Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)

£35,716

At £402,228, Toddington (central Bedfordshire) undercuts Aston Clinton (£588,817) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) it is a flat at £139,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 122% pricier in Aston Clinton (£308,125 vs £139,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Toddington (central Bedfordshire) prices grew faster — 18% vs 11%.

Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has a crime rate of 48.6 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 Toddington (central Bedfordshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 1 schools in Aston Clinton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Toddington (central Bedfordshire), which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAston ClintonToddington (Central Bedfordshire)
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) averages 417.4 Mbps – ahead of Aston Clinton's 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 94.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 79.6% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).

Toddington (central Bedfordshire) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (417 vs 365 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Toddington (central Bedfordshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Aston Clinton averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,083 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).

Toddington (central Bedfordshire) 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 Toddington (central Bedfordshire) and £35,471 in Aston Clinton. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 42.5 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 71.2% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 63.8% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).

IndicatorAston ClintonToddington (Central Bedfordshire)
Population5,5114,509
Median Age43.442.5
Median Household Income£35,471£35,716
Employment Rate61.6%63.8%
Owner Occupied70%71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified41%33.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aston Clinton and Toddington (central Bedfordshire)?
Aston Clinton and Toddington (central Bedfordshire) are approximately 12.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aston Clinton or Toddington (central Bedfordshire)?
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £402,228.
Is Aston Clinton or Toddington (central Bedfordshire) safer?
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has the lower crime rate at 48.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Aston Clinton or Toddington (central Bedfordshire)?
Aston Clinton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Aston Clinton or Toddington (central Bedfordshire)?
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has faster average broadband at 417.4 Mbps.

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