Bletchley vs Olney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bletchley wins on house prices with a 53% gap. Olney has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bletchley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bletchley
£321,464
Olney
£688,210
Crime Rate
Bletchley
87.3
Olney
87.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bletchley
100.0%
Olney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bletchley
474.2
Olney
432.7
EPC Rating
Bletchley
72.6
Olney
74.8
Median Income
Bletchley
£35,198
Olney
£34,924
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Olney commands an average of £688,210, compared with £321,464 in Bletchley – a difference of 53%. The most affordable entry point in Bletchley is a flat at £167,828, while in Olney it is a flat at £231,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Olney (£231,873 vs £167,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Olney prices grew faster — 66% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Olney experience less crime overall, with a rate of 87.1 per 1,000 versus 87.3 per 1,000 in Bletchley. The most common crime category in Bletchley is violent-crime, while in Olney 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 Olney. There are 15 schools in Bletchley and 2 in Olney.
Bletchley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Olney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bletchley | Olney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.2 Mbps in Bletchley and 432.7 Mbps in Olney. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bletchley and 94.5% in Olney. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Bletchley and 83.9% in Olney.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (474 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Olney, scoring 74.8 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Bletchley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,124 in Bletchley and £1,006 in Olney. 72.4% of homes in Bletchley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 79.1% in Olney.
Olney has more energy-efficient housing — 79.1% reach band C or above, vs 72.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,197.5 in Bletchley and £34,924 in Olney. The median age is 41.2 in Bletchley and 39 in Olney. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Bletchley and 63.8% in Olney. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bletchley versus 54.8% in Olney. Bletchley has a population of 45,018 and Olney has 6,600.
| Indicator | Bletchley | Olney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,018 | 6,600 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £35,197.5 | £34,924 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 54.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 35.8% |
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