Town comparison
Bletchley vs Luton
Which is better to live in? 14.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bletchley offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Luton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bletchley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bletchley
£321,464
Luton
£328,504
Crime Rate
Bletchley
87.3
Luton
82.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bletchley
100.0%
Luton
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bletchley
474.2
Luton
455.5
EPC Rating
Bletchley
72.6
Luton
71.5
Median Income
Bletchley
£35,198
Luton
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bletchley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £321,464 versus £328,504 in Luton. The most affordable entry point in Bletchley is a flat at £167,828, while in Luton it is a flat at £181,124.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Luton (£475,672 vs £430,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bletchley prices grew faster — 37% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 82.8 offences per 1,000 people, Luton is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Bletchley's 87.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bletchley is violent-crime, while in Luton 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 94.3% in Luton.
Bletchley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Luton School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 62 schools (49 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bletchley | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 62 |
| Primary | 13 | 49 |
| Secondary | 2 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bletchley enjoy 474.2 Mbps on average, while Luton lags behind at 455.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bletchley and 97% in Luton. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Bletchley and 88.5% in Luton.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (474 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bletchley is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Luton's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,124 in Bletchley and £1,097 in Luton. 72.4% of homes in Bletchley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Luton.
Bletchley has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bletchley has a population of 45,018 while Luton has 233,524. Median household income is £35,197.5 in Bletchley and £32,453.3 in Luton. The median age is 41.2 in Bletchley and 40.6 in Luton. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Bletchley and 61.1% in Luton.
| Indicator | Bletchley | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,018 | 233,524 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,197.5 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 33.6% |
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