Bugbrooke vs Wollaston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wollaston wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Wollaston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bugbrooke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bugbrooke
£331,066
Wollaston
£319,775
Crime Rate
Bugbrooke
98.4
Wollaston
75.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bugbrooke
100.0%
Wollaston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bugbrooke
433.4
Wollaston
451.3
EPC Rating
Bugbrooke
73.4
Wollaston
72.5
Median Income
Bugbrooke
£32,678
Wollaston
£32,409
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bugbrooke commands an average of £331,066, compared with £319,775 in Wollaston – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Bugbrooke is a terraced at £268,000, while in Wollaston it is a flat at £130,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 143% pricier in Bugbrooke (£317,500 vs £130,650).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wollaston prices grew faster — 53% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Wollaston experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.2 per 1,000 versus 98.4 per 1,000 in Bugbrooke. The most common crime category in Bugbrooke is violent-crime, while in Wollaston 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 Wollaston. There are 2 schools in Bugbrooke and 2 in Wollaston.
Bugbrooke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wollaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bugbrooke | Wollaston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.3 Mbps in Wollaston and 433.4 Mbps in Bugbrooke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Bugbrooke and 96.9% in Wollaston. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Bugbrooke and 88.6% in Wollaston.
Wollaston is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (451 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bugbrooke, scoring 73.4 on average (band C) compared to 72.5 (band C) in Wollaston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Bugbrooke and £1,096 in Wollaston. 72% of homes in Bugbrooke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Wollaston.
Bugbrooke has more energy-efficient housing — 72% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,677.7 in Bugbrooke and £32,409 in Wollaston. The median age is 41 in Bugbrooke and 42 in Wollaston. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Bugbrooke and 61.5% in Wollaston. Owner-occupancy is 61.5% in Bugbrooke versus 63.9% in Wollaston. Bugbrooke has a population of 3,040 and Wollaston has 3,564.
| Indicator | Bugbrooke | Wollaston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,040 | 3,564 |
| Median Age | 41 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £32,677.7 | £32,409 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 30.7% |
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