Aylesbury vs Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aylesbury is about 3% cheaper on average. Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Toddington (central Bedfordshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
£402,228
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
417.4
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
73.9
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Aylesbury more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £388,153 versus £402,228 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) it is a flat at £139,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Aylesbury (£196,467 vs £139,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) (48.6 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 Toddington (central Bedfordshire) 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 Toddington (central Bedfordshire): 100% 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.
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 2 |
| Primary | 19 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aylesbury enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Toddington (central Bedfordshire) lags behind at 417.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 94.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 79.6% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (454 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Aylesbury's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,083 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 while Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has 4,509. Median household income is £35,716 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) and £35,471 in Aylesbury. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 42.5 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 63.8% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 4,509 |
| 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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