Bovingdon vs Caddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Caddington wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Caddington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bovingdon
£600,951
Caddington
£479,366
Crime Rate
Bovingdon
68.7
Caddington
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovingdon
100.0%
Caddington
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bovingdon
425.5
Caddington
455.5
EPC Rating
Bovingdon
70.5
Caddington
71.5
Median Income
Bovingdon
£37,945
Caddington
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Bovingdon commands an average of £600,951, compared with £479,366 in Caddington – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Bovingdon is a flat at £240,150, while in Caddington it is a terraced at £386,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 58% pricier in Bovingdon (£958,084 vs £606,842).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caddington prices grew faster — 47% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Caddington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.4 per 1,000 versus 68.7 per 1,000 in Bovingdon. The most common crime category in Bovingdon is violent-crime, while in Caddington 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 East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bovingdon and Caddington. Bovingdon has 1 schools and Caddington has 1 schools.
Bovingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caddington School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bovingdon | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.5 Mbps in Caddington and 425.5 Mbps in Bovingdon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bovingdon and 97% in Caddington. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Bovingdon and 88.5% in Caddington.
Caddington is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (456 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Caddington, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Bovingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,253 in Bovingdon and £1,097 in Caddington. 64.7% of homes in Bovingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caddington.
Caddington has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,944.7 in Bovingdon and £32,453.3 in Caddington. The median age is 42.7 in Bovingdon and 40.6 in Caddington. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Bovingdon and 61.1% in Caddington. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bovingdon versus 63% in Caddington. Bovingdon has a population of 5,313 and Caddington has 3,288.
| Indicator | Bovingdon | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,313 | 3,288 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,944.7 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 33.6% |
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