Aylesbury vs Houghton Regis
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Houghton Regis wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Houghton Regis has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Houghton Regis edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Houghton Regis
£331,625
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Houghton Regis
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Houghton Regis
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Houghton Regis
417.4
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Houghton Regis
73.9
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Houghton Regis
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Aylesbury commands an average of £388,153, compared with £331,625 in Houghton Regis – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Houghton Regis it is a flat at £176,484.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Aylesbury (£624,471 vs £448,787).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Houghton Regis prices grew faster — 44% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Houghton Regis experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.8 per 1,000 versus 59.2 per 1,000 in Aylesbury. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Houghton Regis 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 EastFamilies may prefer Houghton Regis, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85% in Aylesbury. There are 26 schools in Aylesbury and 7 in Houghton Regis.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Houghton Regis School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Houghton Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 7 |
| Primary | 19 | 6 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Aylesbury and 417.4 Mbps in Houghton Regis. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 94.3% in Houghton Regis. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 79.6% in Houghton Regis.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (454 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Houghton Regis, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Aylesbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,083 in Houghton Regis. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Houghton Regis.
Houghton Regis has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Houghton Regis and £35,471 in Aylesbury. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 42.5 in Houghton Regis. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 63.8% in Houghton Regis. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 71.2% in Houghton Regis. Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 and Houghton Regis has 18,057.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Houghton Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 18,057 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 33.2% |
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