Bletchley vs Flitwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bletchley wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Flitwick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bletchley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bletchley
£321,464
Flitwick
£351,379
Crime Rate
Bletchley
87.3
Flitwick
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bletchley
100.0%
Flitwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bletchley
474.2
Flitwick
361
EPC Rating
Bletchley
72.6
Flitwick
72.7
Median Income
Bletchley
£35,198
Flitwick
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £321,464, Bletchley undercuts Flitwick (£351,379) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bletchley is a flat at £167,828, while in Flitwick it is a flat at £201,440.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Flitwick (£201,440 vs £167,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bletchley prices grew faster — 37% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Flitwick experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 87.3 per 1,000 in Bletchley. The most common crime category in Bletchley is violent-crime, while in Flitwick 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 Flitwick, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bletchley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Flitwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bletchley | Flitwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 4 |
| Primary | 13 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bletchley averages 474.2 Mbps – ahead of Flitwick's 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bletchley and 93.5% in Flitwick. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Bletchley and 65.3% in Flitwick.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (474 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Flitwick leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Bletchley averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,124 in Bletchley and £1,097 in Flitwick. 72.4% of homes in Bletchley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Flitwick.
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 Flitwick. The median age is 41.2 in Bletchley and 42 in Flitwick. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bletchley versus 67% in Flitwick. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Bletchley and 62.5% in Flitwick.
| Indicator | Bletchley | Flitwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,018 | 13,668 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £35,197.5 | £34,566 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 34% |
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