Aylesbury vs Buckingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aylesbury wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Aylesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Buckingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Buckingham
£450,558
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Buckingham
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Buckingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Buckingham
389.6
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Buckingham
71.2
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Buckingham
£35,777
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £388,153, Aylesbury undercuts Buckingham (£450,558) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Buckingham it is a flat at £207,655.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Aylesbury (£324,923 vs £296,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buckingham prices grew faster — 28% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Aylesbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 59.2 per 1,000 in Buckingham. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Buckingham 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 26 schools in Aylesbury, 85% are in the top two inspection bands. In Buckingham, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Buckingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Buckingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 7 |
| Primary | 19 | 5 |
| Secondary | 7 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aylesbury averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Buckingham's 389.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 87.9% in Buckingham. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 75.5% in Buckingham.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (454 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Buckingham, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Aylesbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,214 in Buckingham. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Buckingham.
Buckingham has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,776.5 in Buckingham and £35,471 in Aylesbury. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 42.9 in Buckingham. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 63.3% in Buckingham. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 67.5% in Buckingham. Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 and Buckingham has 14,296.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Buckingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 14,296 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,776.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 38% |
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