Bletchley vs Great Denham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bletchley wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Great Denham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bletchley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bletchley
£321,464
Great Denham
£346,612
Crime Rate
Bletchley
87.3
Great Denham
77.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bletchley
100.0%
Great Denham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bletchley
474.2
Great Denham
434.4
EPC Rating
Bletchley
72.6
Great Denham
71.5
Median Income
Bletchley
£35,198
Great Denham
£33,416
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Great Denham commands an average of £346,612, compared with £321,464 in Bletchley – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Bletchley is a flat at £167,828, while in Great Denham it is a flat at £207,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Great Denham (£340,467 vs £258,905).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bletchley prices grew faster — 37% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Great Denham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 77.5 per 1,000 versus 87.3 per 1,000 in Bletchley. The most common crime category in Bletchley is violent-crime, while in Great Denham 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 EastFamilies may prefer Bletchley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Denham. There are 15 schools in Bletchley and 1 in Great Denham.
Bletchley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Denham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bletchley | Great Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 1 |
| Primary | 13 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.2 Mbps in Bletchley and 434.4 Mbps in Great Denham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bletchley and 97% in Great Denham. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Bletchley and 82.1% in Great Denham.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (474 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bletchley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Great Denham averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,124 in Bletchley and £1,111 in Great Denham. 72.4% of homes in Bletchley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Great Denham.
Bletchley has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,197.5 in Bletchley and £33,416 in Great Denham. The median age is 41.2 in Bletchley and 41.6 in Great Denham. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bletchley versus 62.7% in Great Denham. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Bletchley and 61.3% in Great Denham.
| Indicator | Bletchley | Great Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,018 | 4,363 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,197.5 | £33,416 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 61.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 34.7% |
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