Town comparison
Bletchley vs Buckingham
Which is better to live in? 10.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bletchley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Buckingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bletchley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bletchley
£321,464
Buckingham
£450,558
Crime Rate
Bletchley
87.3
Buckingham
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bletchley
100.0%
Buckingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bletchley
474.2
Buckingham
389.6
EPC Rating
Bletchley
72.6
Buckingham
71.2
Median Income
Bletchley
£35,198
Buckingham
£35,777
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £321,464, Bletchley undercuts Buckingham (£450,558) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bletchley is a flat at £167,828, while in Buckingham it is a flat at £207,655.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Buckingham (£574,143 vs £430,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bletchley prices grew faster — 37% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBuckingham has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47% lower than Bletchley at 87.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bletchley is violent-crime, while in Buckingham 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 EastOf the 15 schools in Bletchley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Buckingham, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bletchley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Buckingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bletchley | Buckingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 7 |
| Primary | 13 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bletchley averages 474.2 Mbps – ahead of Buckingham's 389.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bletchley and 87.9% in Buckingham. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Bletchley and 75.5% in Buckingham.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (474 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bletchley, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Buckingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,124 in Bletchley and £1,214 in Buckingham. 72.4% of homes in Bletchley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Buckingham.
Bletchley has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,776.5 in Buckingham and £35,197.5 in Bletchley. The median age is 41.2 in Bletchley and 42.9 in Buckingham. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Bletchley and 63.3% in Buckingham. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bletchley versus 67.5% in Buckingham. Bletchley has a population of 45,018 and Buckingham has 14,296.
| Indicator | Bletchley | Buckingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,018 | 14,296 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,197.5 | £35,776.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 38% |
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