Bovingdon vs Dunstable
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dunstable offers lower property prices by roughly 57%. Dunstable has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bovingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovingdon
£600,951
Dunstable
£381,810
Crime Rate
Bovingdon
68.7
Dunstable
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovingdon
100.0%
Dunstable
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovingdon
425.5
Dunstable
367.6
EPC Rating
Bovingdon
70.5
Dunstable
71.9
Median Income
Bovingdon
£37,945
Dunstable
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Dunstable is £381,810, which is 57% less than Bovingdon at £600,951. The most affordable entry point in Bovingdon is a flat at £240,150, while in Dunstable it is a flat at £172,345.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 57% pricier in Bovingdon (£958,084 vs £611,291).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunstable prices grew faster — 45% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.7 offences per 1,000 people, Dunstable is the safer of the two – 41% lower than Bovingdon's 68.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bovingdon is violent-crime, while in Dunstable 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 EnglandBovingdon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90% in Dunstable. Bovingdon has 1 schools in total, while Dunstable has 13.
Bovingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunstable School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovingdon | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 13 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bovingdon offers faster average downloads at 425.5 Mbps, compared to 367.6 Mbps in Dunstable. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bovingdon and 96.2% in Dunstable. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Bovingdon and 66.9% in Dunstable.
Bovingdon is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (426 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dunstable are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Bovingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,253 in Bovingdon and £1,145 in Dunstable. 64.7% of homes in Bovingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Dunstable.
Dunstable has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,944.7 in Bovingdon and £34,574.7 in Dunstable. The median age is 42.7 in Bovingdon and 42.8 in Dunstable. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Bovingdon and 62.6% in Dunstable. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bovingdon versus 68.4% in Dunstable.
| Indicator | Bovingdon | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,313 | 34,498 |
| Median Age | 42.7 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,944.7 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44.5% | 37.3% |
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