Bugbrooke vs Deanshanger
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bugbrooke offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Deanshanger has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bugbrooke
£331,066
Deanshanger
£380,948
Crime Rate
Bugbrooke
98.4
Deanshanger
97.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bugbrooke
100.0%
Deanshanger
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bugbrooke
433.4
Deanshanger
421.5
EPC Rating
Bugbrooke
73.4
Deanshanger
72.4
Median Income
Bugbrooke
£32,678
Deanshanger
£34,034
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bugbrooke is £331,066, which is 13% less than Deanshanger at £380,948. The most affordable entry point in Bugbrooke is a terraced at £268,000, while in Deanshanger it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Bugbrooke (£317,500 vs £220,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Deanshanger prices grew faster — 16% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 97.6 offences per 1,000 people, Deanshanger is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Bugbrooke's 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bugbrooke 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 East MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bugbrooke and Deanshanger. Bugbrooke has 2 schools and Deanshanger has 1 schools.
Bugbrooke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Deanshanger School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bugbrooke | Deanshanger |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bugbrooke offers faster average downloads at 433.4 Mbps, compared to 421.5 Mbps in Deanshanger. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Bugbrooke and 93.2% in Deanshanger. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Bugbrooke and 81.8% in Deanshanger.
Bugbrooke is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (433 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bugbrooke are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.4 (band C) versus 72.4 (band C) in Deanshanger. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Bugbrooke and £1,136 in Deanshanger. 72% of homes in Bugbrooke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.2% in Deanshanger.
Bugbrooke has more energy-efficient housing — 72% reach band C or above, vs 70.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,034 in Deanshanger and £32,677.7 in Bugbrooke. The median age is 41 in Bugbrooke and 41.4 in Deanshanger. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Bugbrooke and 62.8% in Deanshanger. Owner-occupancy is 61.5% in Bugbrooke versus 63.2% in Deanshanger.
| Indicator | Bugbrooke | Deanshanger |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,040 | 4,128 |
| Median Age | 41 | 41.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,677.7 | £34,034 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 36.2% |
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