Bletchley vs Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bletchley is about 30% cheaper on average. Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bletchley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bletchley
£321,464
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£457,154
Crime Rate
Bletchley
87.3
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bletchley
100.0%
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bletchley
474.2
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
367.6
EPC Rating
Bletchley
72.6
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
71.9
Median Income
Bletchley
£35,198
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bletchley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £321,464 versus £457,154 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. The most affordable entry point in Bletchley is a flat at £167,828, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough it is a flat at £210,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough (£616,162 vs £430,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bletchley prices grew faster — 37% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough (49.3 per 1,000) compared to Bletchley (87.3 per 1,000), a 77% difference. The most common crime category in Bletchley is violent-crime, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough 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 Bletchley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Bletchley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bletchley | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bletchley enjoy 474.2 Mbps on average, while Eaton Bray And Edlesborough lags behind at 367.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bletchley and 96.2% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Bletchley and 66.9% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (474 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bletchley is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Eaton Bray And Edlesborough's band C (score 71.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,124 in Bletchley and £1,145 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. 72.4% of homes in Bletchley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Bletchley has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bletchley has a population of 45,018 while Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has 4,201. Median household income is £35,197.5 in Bletchley and £34,574.7 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. The median age is 41.2 in Bletchley and 42.8 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Bletchley and 62.6% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
| Indicator | Bletchley | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,018 | 4,201 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,197.5 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 37.3% |
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