Buckingham vs Bugbrooke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bugbrooke wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Buckingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Buckingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buckingham
£450,558
Bugbrooke
£331,066
Crime Rate
Buckingham
59.2
Bugbrooke
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckingham
100.0%
Bugbrooke
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buckingham
389.6
Bugbrooke
433.4
EPC Rating
Buckingham
71.2
Bugbrooke
73.4
Median Income
Buckingham
£35,777
Bugbrooke
£32,678
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Buckingham commands an average of £450,558, compared with £331,066 in Bugbrooke – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Buckingham is a flat at £207,655, while in Bugbrooke it is a terraced at £268,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Bugbrooke (£317,500 vs £207,655).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buckingham prices grew faster — 28% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Buckingham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 98.4 per 1,000 in Bugbrooke. The most common crime category in Buckingham is violent-crime, while in Bugbrooke 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 South EastFamilies may prefer Buckingham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bugbrooke. There are 7 schools in Buckingham and 2 in Bugbrooke.
Buckingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bugbrooke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buckingham | Bugbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.4 Mbps in Bugbrooke and 389.6 Mbps in Buckingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Buckingham and 94% in Bugbrooke. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Buckingham and 85% in Bugbrooke.
Bugbrooke is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (433 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bugbrooke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.4 (C), while Buckingham averages 71.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,214 in Buckingham and £1,083 in Bugbrooke. 68% of homes in Buckingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72% in Bugbrooke.
Bugbrooke has more energy-efficient housing — 72% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,776.5 in Buckingham and £32,677.7 in Bugbrooke. The median age is 42.9 in Buckingham and 41 in Bugbrooke. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Buckingham versus 61.5% in Bugbrooke. Employment rates stand at 63.3% in Buckingham and 62.8% in Bugbrooke.
| Indicator | Buckingham | Bugbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,296 | 3,040 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £35,776.5 | £32,677.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63.3% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 31.4% |
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