Bodicote vs Buckingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bodicote is about 16% cheaper on average. Buckingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bodicote edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodicote
£378,610
Buckingham
£450,558
Crime Rate
Bodicote
64.2
Buckingham
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodicote
100.0%
Buckingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodicote
406
Buckingham
389.6
EPC Rating
Bodicote
70.9
Buckingham
71.2
Median Income
Bodicote
£33,366
Buckingham
£35,777
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bodicote more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £378,610 versus £450,558 in Buckingham. The most affordable entry point in Bodicote is a flat at £124,125, while in Buckingham it is a flat at £207,655.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Buckingham (£207,655 vs £124,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buckingham prices grew faster — 28% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Buckingham (59.2 per 1,000) compared to Bodicote (64.2 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Bodicote is violent-crime, while in Buckingham 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 Bodicote: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Buckingham.
Bodicote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Buckingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bodicote | Buckingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bodicote enjoy 406.0 Mbps on average, while Buckingham lags behind at 389.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bodicote and 87.9% in Buckingham. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bodicote and 75.5% in Buckingham.
Bodicote is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (406 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Buckingham is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Bodicote's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bodicote and £1,214 in Buckingham. 66% of homes in Bodicote have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Buckingham.
Buckingham has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bodicote has a population of 4,752 while Buckingham has 14,296. Median household income is £35,776.5 in Buckingham and £33,366.3 in Bodicote. The median age is 45.5 in Bodicote and 42.9 in Buckingham. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bodicote and 63.3% in Buckingham.
| Indicator | Bodicote | Buckingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,752 | 14,296 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £35,776.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 38% |
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