Bletchley vs Deanshanger
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bletchley is about 16% cheaper on average. Bletchley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bletchley
£321,464
Deanshanger
£380,948
Crime Rate
Bletchley
87.3
Deanshanger
97.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bletchley
100.0%
Deanshanger
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bletchley
474.2
Deanshanger
421.5
EPC Rating
Bletchley
72.6
Deanshanger
72.4
Median Income
Bletchley
£35,198
Deanshanger
£34,034
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bletchley is £321,464, which is 16% less than Deanshanger at £380,948. The most affordable entry point in Bletchley is a flat at £167,828, while in Deanshanger it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Deanshanger (£220,000 vs £167,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bletchley prices grew faster — 37% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bletchley (87.3 per 1,000) compared to Deanshanger (97.6 per 1,000), a 12% difference. The most common crime category in Bletchley is violent-crime, while in Deanshanger 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 data is not fully available for both Bletchley and Deanshanger. Bletchley has 15 schools and Deanshanger has 1 schools.
Bletchley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Deanshanger School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bletchley | Deanshanger |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 1 |
| Primary | 13 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bletchley offers faster average downloads at 474.2 Mbps, compared to 421.5 Mbps in Deanshanger. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bletchley and 93.2% in Deanshanger. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Bletchley and 81.8% in Deanshanger.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (474 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bletchley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 72.4 (band C) in Deanshanger. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,124 in Bletchley and £1,136 in Deanshanger. 72.4% of homes in Bletchley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.2% in Deanshanger.
Bletchley has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 70.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,197.5 in Bletchley and £34,034 in Deanshanger. The median age is 41.2 in Bletchley and 41.4 in Deanshanger. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Bletchley and 62.8% in Deanshanger. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bletchley versus 63.2% in Deanshanger.
| Indicator | Bletchley | Deanshanger |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,018 | 4,128 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 41.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,197.5 | £34,034 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 36.2% |
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