Bovingdon vs Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough is about 31% cheaper on average. Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bovingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bovingdon
£600,951
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£457,154
Crime Rate
Bovingdon
68.7
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bovingdon
100.0%
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bovingdon
425.5
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
367.6
EPC Rating
Bovingdon
70.5
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
71.9
Median Income
Bovingdon
£37,945
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Eaton Bray And Edlesborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £457,154 versus £600,951 in Bovingdon. The most affordable entry point in Bovingdon is a flat at £240,150, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough it is a flat at £210,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 55% pricier in Bovingdon (£958,084 vs £616,162).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bovingdon prices grew faster — 23% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough (49.3 per 1,000) compared to Bovingdon (68.7 per 1,000), a 39% difference. The most common crime category in Bovingdon is violent-crime, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough 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 favours Bovingdon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Bovingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bovingdon | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bovingdon enjoy 425.5 Mbps on average, while Eaton Bray And Edlesborough lags behind at 367.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bovingdon and 96.2% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Bovingdon and 66.9% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Bovingdon is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (426 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Bovingdon's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,253 in Bovingdon and £1,145 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. 64.7% of homes in Bovingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bovingdon has a population of 5,313 while Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has 4,201. Median household income is £37,944.7 in Bovingdon and £34,574.7 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. The median age is 42.7 in Bovingdon and 42.8 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Bovingdon and 62.6% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
| Indicator | Bovingdon | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,313 | 4,201 |
| 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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