Bromham (Bedford) vs Cranfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Cranfield wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Cranfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromham (bedford) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bromham (Bedford)

£478,315

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Cranfield

£385,169

Crime Rate

Bromham (Bedford)

77.6

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Cranfield

48.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bromham (Bedford)

100.0%

Cranfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bromham (Bedford)

324.9

Cranfield

324.9

EPC Rating

Bromham (Bedford)

73.4

Cranfield

73.4

Median Income

Bromham (Bedford)

£34,685

Cranfield

£34,685

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in East of England

Property in Bromham (bedford) commands an average of £478,315, compared with £385,169 in Cranfield – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Bromham (bedford) is a terraced at £300,290, while in Cranfield it is a flat at £121,583.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Bromham (bedford) (£603,359 vs £480,817).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bromham (bedford) prices grew faster — 36% vs -10%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in East of England

Residents of Cranfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.9 per 1,000 versus 77.6 per 1,000 in Bromham (bedford). The most common crime category in Bromham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in Cranfield 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 England

Families may prefer Bromham (bedford), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cranfield. There are 1 schools in Bromham (bedford) and 2 in Cranfield.

Bromham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Cranfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bromham (Bedford)	Cranfield
Total Schools	1	2
Primary	1	1
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 324.9 Mbps in Bromham (bedford) and 324.9 Mbps in Cranfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bromham (bedford) and 90.2% in Cranfield. Gigabit availability stands at 58.9% in Bromham (bedford) and 58.9% in Cranfield.

Bromham (bedford) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (325 vs 325 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bromham (bedford), scoring 73.4 on average (band C) compared to 73.4 (band C) in Cranfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,067 in Bromham (bedford) and £1,067 in Cranfield. 73% of homes in Bromham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73% in Cranfield.

Bromham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 73% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,685.3 in Bromham (bedford) and £34,685.3 in Cranfield. The median age is 41 in Bromham (bedford) and 41 in Cranfield. Employment rates stand at 63% in Bromham (bedford) and 63% in Cranfield. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Bromham (bedford) versus 62.9% in Cranfield. Bromham (bedford) has a population of 4,652 and Cranfield has 7,053.

Indicator	Bromham (Bedford)	Cranfield
Population	4,652	7,053
Median Age	41	41
Median Household Income	£34,685.3	£34,685.3
Employment Rate	63%	63%
Owner Occupied	62.9%	62.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.6%	34.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bromham (bedford) and Cranfield?

Bromham (bedford) and Cranfield are approximately 6.1 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bromham (bedford) or Cranfield?

Cranfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £385,169.

Is Bromham (bedford) or Cranfield safer?

Cranfield has the lower crime rate at 48.9 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bromham (bedford) or Cranfield?

Bromham (bedford) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Bromham (bedford) or Cranfield?

Bromham (bedford) has faster average broadband at 324.9 Mbps.

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