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Bromham (Bedford) vs Flitwick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricBromham (Bedford)Flitwick
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBromham (Bedford)Flitwick
Population4,65213,668
Median Age4142
Median Household Income£34,685.3£34,566
Employment Rate63%62.5%
Owner Occupied62.9%67%
Degree-Level Qualified34.6%34%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bromham (bedford) and Flitwick?
Bromham (bedford) and Flitwick are approximately 9.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bromham (bedford) or Flitwick?
Flitwick is cheaper, with an average house price of £351,379.
Is Bromham (bedford) or Flitwick safer?
Flitwick has the lower crime rate at 48.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bromham (bedford) or Flitwick?
Bromham (bedford) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bromham (bedford) or Flitwick?
Flitwick has faster average broadband at 361.0 Mbps.

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