Town comparison
Bletchley vs Woburn Sands
Which is better to live in? 3.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bletchley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 39% lower. Bletchley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bletchley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bletchley
£321,464
Woburn Sands
£530,143
Crime Rate
Bletchley
87.3
Woburn Sands
87.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bletchley
100.0%
Woburn Sands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bletchley
474.2
Woburn Sands
371.8
EPC Rating
Bletchley
72.6
Woburn Sands
73.1
Median Income
Bletchley
£35,198
Woburn Sands
£35,370
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £321,464, Bletchley undercuts Woburn Sands (£530,143) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bletchley is a flat at £167,828, while in Woburn Sands it is a flat at £274,613.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Woburn Sands (£782,946 vs £430,332).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Woburn Sands prices grew faster — 44% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBletchley has a crime rate of 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Woburn Sands at 87.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bletchley is violent-crime, while in Woburn Sands 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 Woburn Sands, 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.
Woburn Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bletchley | Woburn Sands |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Woburn Sands's 371.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Bletchley and 90.4% in Woburn Sands. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Bletchley and 69.6% in Woburn Sands.
Bletchley is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (474 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Woburn Sands leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.1 (C), while Bletchley averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,124 in Bletchley and £1,110 in Woburn Sands. 72.4% of homes in Bletchley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Woburn Sands.
Bletchley has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 72.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,370.3 in Woburn Sands and £35,197.5 in Bletchley. The median age is 41.2 in Bletchley and 41.6 in Woburn Sands. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bletchley versus 65.3% in Woburn Sands. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Bletchley and 63.1% in Woburn Sands.
| Indicator | Bletchley | Woburn Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,018 | 4,315 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,197.5 | £35,370.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 63.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 65.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 36.7% |
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