Aylesbury vs Bletchley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bletchley is about 21% cheaper on average. Aylesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bletchley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Bletchley
£321,464
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Bletchley
87.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Bletchley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Bletchley
474.2
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Bletchley
72.6
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Bletchley
£35,198
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bletchley is £321,464, which is 21% less than Aylesbury at £388,153. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Bletchley it is a flat at £167,828.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Aylesbury (£624,471 vs £430,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bletchley prices grew faster — 37% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Aylesbury is the safer of the two – 47% lower than Bletchley's 87.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Bletchley 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 EastBletchley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85% in Aylesbury. Aylesbury has 26 schools in total, while Bletchley has 15.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bletchley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Bletchley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 15 |
| Primary | 19 | 13 |
| Secondary | 7 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bletchley offers faster average downloads at 474.2 Mbps, compared to 454.1 Mbps in Aylesbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 98.5% in Bletchley. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 93.5% in Bletchley.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (474 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bletchley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Aylesbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,124 in Bletchley. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Bletchley.
Bletchley has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Aylesbury and £35,197.5 in Bletchley. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 41.2 in Bletchley. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 62.7% in Bletchley. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 62.4% in Bletchley.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Bletchley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 45,018 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,197.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 38.4% |
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