Buckingham vs Deanshanger
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Deanshanger is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Buckingham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Buckingham
£450,558
Deanshanger
£380,948
Crime Rate
Buckingham
59.2
Deanshanger
97.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckingham
100.0%
Deanshanger
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Buckingham
389.6
Deanshanger
421.5
EPC Rating
Buckingham
71.2
Deanshanger
72.4
Median Income
Buckingham
£35,777
Deanshanger
£34,034
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Buckingham commands an average of £450,558, compared with £380,948 in Deanshanger – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Buckingham is a flat at £207,655, while in Deanshanger it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 6% pricier in Buckingham (£296,583 vs £279,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buckingham prices grew faster — 28% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBuckingham has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65% lower than Deanshanger at 97.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Buckingham is violent-crime, while in Deanshanger 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Buckingham and Deanshanger. Buckingham has 7 schools and Deanshanger has 1 schools.
Buckingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Deanshanger School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Buckingham | Deanshanger |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 421.5 Mbps in Deanshanger and 389.6 Mbps in Buckingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Buckingham and 93.2% in Deanshanger. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Buckingham and 81.8% in Deanshanger.
Deanshanger is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (422 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Deanshanger, scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Buckingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,214 in Buckingham and £1,136 in Deanshanger. 68% of homes in Buckingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.2% in Deanshanger.
Deanshanger has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,776.5 in Buckingham and £34,034 in Deanshanger. The median age is 42.9 in Buckingham and 41.4 in Deanshanger. Employment rates stand at 63.3% in Buckingham and 62.8% in Deanshanger. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Buckingham versus 63.2% in Deanshanger. Buckingham has a population of 14,296 and Deanshanger has 4,128.
| Indicator | Buckingham | Deanshanger |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,296 | 4,128 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 41.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,776.5 | £34,034 |
| Employment Rate | 63.3% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 36.2% |
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