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Aylesbury vs Eaton Bray and Edlesborough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Eaton 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.

MetricAylesburyEaton Bray and Edlesborough
Total Schools262
Primary192
Secondary70
% Top two bands85%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.

IndicatorAylesburyEaton Bray and Edlesborough
Population87,4104,201
Median Age43.442.8
Median Household Income£35,471£34,574.7
Employment Rate61.6%62.6%
Owner Occupied70%68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified41%37.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aylesbury and Eaton Bray And Edlesborough?
Aylesbury and Eaton Bray And Edlesborough are approximately 10.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aylesbury or Eaton Bray And Edlesborough?
Aylesbury is cheaper, with an average house price of £388,153.
Is Aylesbury or Eaton Bray And Edlesborough safer?
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has the lower crime rate at 49.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Aylesbury or Eaton Bray And Edlesborough?
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Aylesbury or Eaton Bray And Edlesborough?
Aylesbury has faster average broadband at 454.1 Mbps.

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