Bromham (Bedford) vs Finedon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Finedon offers lower property prices by roughly 97%. Finedon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromham (bedford) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromham (Bedford)
£478,315
Finedon
£242,391
Crime Rate
Bromham (Bedford)
77.6
Finedon
75.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromham (Bedford)
100.0%
Finedon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromham (Bedford)
324.9
Finedon
451
EPC Rating
Bromham (Bedford)
73.4
Finedon
73.5
Median Income
Bromham (Bedford)
£34,685
Finedon
£31,402
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Finedon is £242,391, which is 97% less than Bromham (bedford) at £478,315. The most affordable entry point in Bromham (bedford) is a terraced at £300,290, while in Finedon it is a flat at £113,332.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 70% pricier in Bromham (bedford) (£401,332 vs £236,102).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromham (bedford) prices grew faster — 36% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 75.3 offences per 1,000 people, Finedon is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Bromham (bedford)'s 77.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bromham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in Finedon 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 EnglandBromham (bedford) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Finedon. Bromham (bedford) has 1 schools in total, while Finedon has 2.
Bromham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Finedon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromham (Bedford) | Finedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Finedon offers faster average downloads at 451.0 Mbps, compared to 324.9 Mbps in Bromham (bedford). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bromham (bedford) and 95.4% in Finedon. Gigabit availability stands at 58.9% in Bromham (bedford) and 88.8% in Finedon.
Finedon is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (451 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Finedon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 73.4 (band C) in Bromham (bedford). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,067 in Bromham (bedford) and £1,082 in Finedon. 73% of homes in Bromham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Finedon.
Bromham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,685.3 in Bromham (bedford) and £31,402 in Finedon. The median age is 41 in Bromham (bedford) and 42.4 in Finedon. Employment rates stand at 63% in Bromham (bedford) and 61.8% in Finedon. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Bromham (bedford) versus 65% in Finedon.
| Indicator | Bromham (Bedford) | Finedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,652 | 4,554 |
| Median Age | 41 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,685.3 | £31,402 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 26.7% |
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