Berkhamsted vs Dunstable
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dunstable is about 100% cheaper on average. Dunstable has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunstable edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Dunstable
£381,810
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Dunstable
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Dunstable
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Dunstable
367.6
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Dunstable
71.9
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Dunstable
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Dunstable more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £381,810 versus £761,843 in Berkhamsted. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Dunstable it is a flat at £172,345.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 115% pricier in Berkhamsted (£369,950 vs £172,345).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunstable prices grew faster — 45% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Dunstable (48.7 per 1,000) compared to Berkhamsted (69 per 1,000), a 42% difference. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted is violent-crime, while in Dunstable 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Dunstable: 90% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 62.5% in Berkhamsted.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunstable School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berkhamsted | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 13 |
| Primary | 7 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Dunstable enjoy 367.6 Mbps on average, while Berkhamsted lags behind at 302.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 96.2% in Dunstable. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 66.9% in Dunstable.
Dunstable is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (368 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Berkhamsted is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Dunstable's band C (score 71.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,145 in Dunstable. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Dunstable.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Berkhamsted has a population of 21,236 while Dunstable has 34,498. Median household income is £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted and £34,574.7 in Dunstable. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 42.8 in Dunstable. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 62.6% in Dunstable.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 34,498 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 37.3% |
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