Bugbrooke vs Newport Pagnell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bugbrooke wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Newport Pagnell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bugbrooke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bugbrooke
£331,066
Newport Pagnell
£398,485
Crime Rate
Bugbrooke
98.4
Newport Pagnell
87.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bugbrooke
100.0%
Newport Pagnell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bugbrooke
433.4
Newport Pagnell
433.3
EPC Rating
Bugbrooke
73.4
Newport Pagnell
73.4
Median Income
Bugbrooke
£32,678
Newport Pagnell
£33,316
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Newport Pagnell commands an average of £398,485, compared with £331,066 in Bugbrooke – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Bugbrooke is a terraced at £268,000, while in Newport Pagnell it is a flat at £160,624.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 98% pricier in Bugbrooke (£317,500 vs £160,624).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newport Pagnell prices grew faster — 35% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Newport Pagnell experience less crime overall, with a rate of 87.3 per 1,000 versus 98.4 per 1,000 in Bugbrooke. The most common crime category in Bugbrooke is violent-crime, while in Newport Pagnell 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bugbrooke, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Newport Pagnell. There are 2 schools in Bugbrooke and 5 in Newport Pagnell.
Bugbrooke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newport Pagnell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bugbrooke | Newport Pagnell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.4 Mbps in Bugbrooke and 433.3 Mbps in Newport Pagnell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Bugbrooke and 94.5% in Newport Pagnell. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Bugbrooke and 84.8% in Newport Pagnell.
Bugbrooke is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (433 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bugbrooke, scoring 73.4 on average (band C) compared to 73.4 (band C) in Newport Pagnell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Bugbrooke and £1,083 in Newport Pagnell. 72% of homes in Bugbrooke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Newport Pagnell.
Newport Pagnell has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 72% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,315.5 in Newport Pagnell and £32,677.7 in Bugbrooke. The median age is 41 in Bugbrooke and 40.4 in Newport Pagnell. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Bugbrooke and 63.3% in Newport Pagnell. Owner-occupancy is 61.5% in Bugbrooke versus 59.8% in Newport Pagnell. Bugbrooke has a population of 3,040 and Newport Pagnell has 15,250.
| Indicator | Bugbrooke | Newport Pagnell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,040 | 15,250 |
| Median Age | 41 | 40.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,677.7 | £33,315.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 33.8% |
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