Town comparison
Bletchley vs Marston Moretaine
Which is better to live in? 9.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bletchley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Marston Moretaine has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bletchley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bletchley
£321,464
Marston Moretaine
£357,190
Crime Rate
Bletchley
87.3
Marston Moretaine
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bletchley
100.0%
Marston Moretaine
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bletchley
474.2
Marston Moretaine
324.9
EPC Rating
Bletchley
72.6
Marston Moretaine
73.4
Median Income
Bletchley
£35,198
Marston Moretaine
£34,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £321,464, Bletchley undercuts Marston Moretaine (£357,190) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bletchley is a flat at £167,828, while in Marston Moretaine it is a flat at £215,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Marston Moretaine (£215,667 vs £167,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bletchley prices grew faster — 37% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastMarston Moretaine has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80% lower than Bletchley at 87.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bletchley is violent-crime, while in Marston Moretaine 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 Marston Moretaine, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bletchley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Marston Moretaine School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bletchley | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 1 |
| Primary | 13 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bletchley averages 474.2 Mbps – ahead of Marston Moretaine's 324.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bletchley and 90.2% in Marston Moretaine. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Bletchley and 58.9% in Marston Moretaine.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (474 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Marston Moretaine leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.4 (C), while Bletchley averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,124 in Bletchley and £1,067 in Marston Moretaine. 72.4% of homes in Bletchley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73% in Marston Moretaine.
Marston Moretaine has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 72.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,197.5 in Bletchley and £34,685.3 in Marston Moretaine. The median age is 41.2 in Bletchley and 41 in Marston Moretaine. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bletchley versus 62.9% in Marston Moretaine. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Bletchley and 63% in Marston Moretaine.
| Indicator | Bletchley | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,018 | 6,032 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £35,197.5 | £34,685.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 34.6% |
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