Caddington vs Flitwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Flitwick offers lower property prices by roughly 36%. Caddington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caddington
£479,366
Flitwick
£351,379
Crime Rate
Caddington
48.4
Flitwick
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caddington
N/A
Flitwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Caddington
455.5
Flitwick
361
EPC Rating
Caddington
71.5
Flitwick
72.7
Median Income
Caddington
£32,453
Flitwick
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Flitwick is £351,379, which is 36% less than Caddington at £479,366. The most affordable entry point in Caddington is a terraced at £386,938, while in Flitwick it is a flat at £201,440.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Caddington (£386,938 vs £296,312).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caddington prices grew faster — 47% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Caddington (48.4 per 1,000) compared to Flitwick (48.6 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Caddington is violent-crime, while in Flitwick 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 of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Caddington and Flitwick. Caddington has 1 schools and Flitwick has 4 schools.
Caddington School Inspection Breakdown
Flitwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caddington | Flitwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Caddington offers faster average downloads at 455.5 Mbps, compared to 361.0 Mbps in Flitwick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Caddington and 93.5% in Flitwick. Gigabit availability stands at 88.5% in Caddington and 65.3% in Flitwick.
Caddington is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (456 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Flitwick are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Caddington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Caddington and £1,097 in Flitwick. 68% of homes in Caddington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Flitwick.
Flitwick has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,566 in Flitwick and £32,453.3 in Caddington. The median age is 40.6 in Caddington and 42 in Flitwick. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Caddington and 62.5% in Flitwick. Owner-occupancy is 63% in Caddington versus 67% in Flitwick.
| Indicator | Caddington | Flitwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,288 | 13,668 |
| Median Age | 40.6 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £32,453.3 | £34,566 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 34% |
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