Aston Clinton vs Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastToddington (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 4,509 |
| 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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