Barton-le-Clay vs Bletchley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bletchley is about 32% cheaper on average. Barton Le Clay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barton Le Clay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barton-le-Clay
£425,505
Bletchley
£321,464
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Bletchley
87.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Bletchley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Bletchley
474.2
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Bletchley
72.6
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Bletchley
£35,198
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Bletchley is £321,464, which is 32% less than Barton Le Clay at £425,505. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Bletchley it is a flat at £167,828.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£616,005 vs £430,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bletchley prices grew faster — 37% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Barton Le Clay is the safer of the two – 80% lower than Bletchley's 87.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Bletchley 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 East of EnglandBarton Le Clay has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bletchley. Barton Le Clay has 2 schools in total, while Bletchley has 15.
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bletchley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Bletchley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bletchley offers faster average downloads at 474.2 Mbps, compared to 361.0 Mbps in Barton Le Clay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 98.5% in Bletchley. Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 93.5% in Bletchley.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (474 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barton Le Clay are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Bletchley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,124 in Bletchley. 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Bletchley.
Bletchley has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,197.5 in Bletchley and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 41.2 in Bletchley. Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 62.7% in Bletchley. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 62.4% in Bletchley.
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Bletchley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 45,018 |
| Median Age | 42 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £35,197.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 62.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 38.4% |
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