Aylesbury vs Bovingdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aylesbury offers lower property prices by roughly 35%. Aylesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bovingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Bovingdon
£600,951
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Bovingdon
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Bovingdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Bovingdon
425.5
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Bovingdon
70.5
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Bovingdon
£37,945
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aylesbury is £388,153, which is 35% less than Bovingdon at £600,951. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Bovingdon it is a flat at £240,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Bovingdon (£958,084 vs £624,471).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Aylesbury is the safer of the two – 16% lower than Bovingdon's 68.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Bovingdon 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 EastBovingdon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85% in Aylesbury. Aylesbury has 26 schools in total, while Bovingdon has 1.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bovingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 1 |
| Primary | 19 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aylesbury offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 425.5 Mbps in Bovingdon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 96.5% in Bovingdon. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 81.8% in Bovingdon.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (454 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aylesbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Bovingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,253 in Bovingdon. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.7% in Bovingdon.
Aylesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,944.7 in Bovingdon and £35,471 in Aylesbury. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 42.7 in Bovingdon. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 62.6% in Bovingdon. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 68.6% in Bovingdon.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 5,313 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £37,944.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 44.5% |
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