Aylesbury vs Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aylesbury is about 15% cheaper on average. Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaton Bray And Edlesborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£457,154
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
367.6
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
71.9
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aylesbury is £388,153, which is 15% less than Eaton Bray And Edlesborough at £457,154. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough it is a flat at £210,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 8% pricier in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough (£423,323 vs £389,482).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 49.3 offences per 1,000 people, Eaton Bray And Edlesborough is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Aylesbury's 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough 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 EastEaton Bray And Edlesborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85% in Aylesbury. Aylesbury has 26 schools in total, while Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has 2.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 2 |
| Primary | 19 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aylesbury offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 367.6 Mbps in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 96.2% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 66.9% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (454 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Aylesbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,145 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Aylesbury and £34,574.7 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 42.8 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 62.6% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 68.4% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 4,201 |
| 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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