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Broughton Astley vs Bulkington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bulkington is about 3% cheaper on average. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Broughton Astley

£334,722

Bulkington

£325,320

Crime Rate

Broughton Astley

31.1

Bulkington

81.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broughton Astley

66.7%

Bulkington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broughton Astley

292.2

Bulkington

441.4

EPC Rating

Broughton Astley

71

Bulkington

71.3

Median Income

Broughton Astley

£31,173

Bulkington

£32,532

The average house price in Bulkington is £325,320, which is 3% less than Broughton Astley at £334,722. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Bulkington it is a terraced at £172,250.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Broughton Astley (£211,873 vs £172,250).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bulkington prices grew faster — 46% vs 44%.

Crime is lower in Broughton Astley (31.1 per 1,000) compared to Bulkington (81.3 per 1,000), a 161% difference. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Bulkington it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Bulkington it's violent crime.

Bulkington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Broughton Astley. Broughton Astley has 4 schools in total, while Bulkington has 2.

Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBroughton AstleyBulkington
Total Schools42
Primary32
Secondary10
% Top two bands66.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bulkington offers faster average downloads at 441.4 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Broughton Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 97.3% in Bulkington. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 86.4% in Bulkington.

Bulkington is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (441 vs 292 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Bulkington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Broughton Astley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,154 in Bulkington. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Bulkington.

Broughton Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bulkington and £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 43.7 in Bulkington. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 60% in Bulkington. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 68.6% in Bulkington.

IndicatorBroughton AstleyBulkington
Population9,6495,670
Median Age45.243.7
Median Household Income£31,172.7£32,532.3
Employment Rate60.5%60%
Owner Occupied76%68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified32.6%28.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton Astley and Bulkington?
Broughton Astley and Bulkington are approximately 9.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton Astley or Bulkington?
Bulkington is cheaper, with an average house price of £325,320.
Is Broughton Astley or Bulkington safer?
Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate at 31.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broughton Astley or Bulkington?
Bulkington has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broughton Astley or Bulkington?
Bulkington has faster average broadband at 441.4 Mbps.

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