Town comparison
Buckingham vs Woburn Sands
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Buckingham offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Buckingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Buckingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Buckingham
£450,558
Woburn Sands
£530,143
Crime Rate
Buckingham
59.2
Woburn Sands
87.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Buckingham
100.0%
Woburn Sands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Buckingham
389.6
Woburn Sands
371.8
EPC Rating
Buckingham
71.2
Woburn Sands
73.1
Median Income
Buckingham
£35,777
Woburn Sands
£35,370
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Buckingham is £450,558, which is 15% less than Woburn Sands at £530,143. The most affordable entry point in Buckingham is a flat at £207,655, while in Woburn Sands it is a flat at £274,613.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Woburn Sands (£411,360 vs £296,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Woburn Sands prices grew faster — 44% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Buckingham (59.2 per 1,000) compared to Woburn Sands (87.4 per 1,000), a 48% difference. The most common crime category in Buckingham is violent-crime, while in Woburn Sands 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 EastBuckingham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Woburn Sands. Buckingham has 7 schools in total, while Woburn Sands has 1.
Buckingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woburn Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Buckingham | Woburn Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Buckingham offers faster average downloads at 389.6 Mbps, compared to 371.8 Mbps in Woburn Sands. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Buckingham and 90.4% in Woburn Sands. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Buckingham and 69.6% in Woburn Sands.
Buckingham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (390 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Woburn Sands are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.1 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Buckingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,214 in Buckingham and £1,110 in Woburn Sands. 68% of homes in Buckingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Woburn Sands.
Woburn Sands has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,776.5 in Buckingham and £35,370.3 in Woburn Sands. The median age is 42.9 in Buckingham and 41.6 in Woburn Sands. Employment rates stand at 63.3% in Buckingham and 63.1% in Woburn Sands. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Buckingham versus 65.3% in Woburn Sands.
| Indicator | Buckingham | Woburn Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,296 | 4,315 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,776.5 | £35,370.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.3% | 63.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 65.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 36.7% |
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