Bromham (Bedford) vs Flitwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Flitwick offers lower property prices by roughly 36%. Flitwick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromham (bedford) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromham (Bedford)
£478,315
Flitwick
£351,379
Crime Rate
Bromham (Bedford)
77.6
Flitwick
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromham (Bedford)
100.0%
Flitwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromham (Bedford)
324.9
Flitwick
361
EPC Rating
Bromham (Bedford)
73.4
Flitwick
72.7
Median Income
Bromham (Bedford)
£34,685
Flitwick
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Flitwick more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £351,379 versus £478,315 in Bromham (bedford). The most affordable entry point in Bromham (bedford) is a terraced at £300,290, while in Flitwick it is a flat at £201,440.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Bromham (bedford) (£603,359 vs £513,932).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromham (bedford) prices grew faster — 36% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.6 offences per 1,000 people, Flitwick is the safer of the two – 60% lower than Bromham (bedford)'s 77.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bromham (bedford) is violent-crime, while in Flitwick 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 Bromham (bedford): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Flitwick.
Bromham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Flitwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromham (Bedford) | Flitwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Flitwick enjoy 361.0 Mbps on average, while Bromham (bedford) lags behind at 324.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bromham (bedford) and 93.5% in Flitwick. Gigabit availability stands at 58.9% in Bromham (bedford) and 65.3% in Flitwick.
Flitwick is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (361 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bromham (bedford) is band C (score 73.4), ahead of Flitwick's band C (score 72.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,067 in Bromham (bedford) and £1,097 in Flitwick. 73% of homes in Bromham (bedford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Flitwick.
Bromham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bromham (bedford) has a population of 4,652 while Flitwick has 13,668. Median household income is £34,685.3 in Bromham (bedford) and £34,566 in Flitwick. The median age is 41 in Bromham (bedford) and 42 in Flitwick. Employment rates stand at 63% in Bromham (bedford) and 62.5% in Flitwick.
| Indicator | Bromham (Bedford) | Flitwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,652 | 13,668 |
| Median Age | 41 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £34,685.3 | £34,566 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 34% |
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