Aylesbury vs Dunstable
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dunstable is about 2% cheaper on average. Dunstable has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunstable edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Dunstable
£381,810
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Dunstable
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Dunstable
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Dunstable
367.6
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Dunstable
71.9
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Dunstable
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Dunstable more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £381,810 versus £388,153 in Aylesbury. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Dunstable it is a flat at £172,345.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Aylesbury (£196,467 vs £172,345).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunstable prices grew faster — 45% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Dunstable (48.7 per 1,000) compared to Aylesbury (59.2 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Dunstable 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 EastSchool quality favours Dunstable: 90% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85% in Aylesbury.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunstable School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 13 |
| Primary | 19 | 9 |
| Secondary | 7 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aylesbury enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Dunstable lags behind at 367.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 96.2% in Dunstable. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 66.9% in Dunstable.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (454 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dunstable is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Aylesbury's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,145 in Dunstable. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Dunstable.
Dunstable has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 while Dunstable has 34,498. Median household income is £35,471 in Aylesbury and £34,574.7 in Dunstable. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 42.8 in Dunstable. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 62.6% in Dunstable.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 34,498 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 37.3% |
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