Cranfield vs Deanshanger
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Deanshanger offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Cranfield has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cranfield
£385,169
Deanshanger
£380,948
Crime Rate
Cranfield
48.9
Deanshanger
97.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranfield
100.0%
Deanshanger
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cranfield
324.9
Deanshanger
421.5
EPC Rating
Cranfield
73.4
Deanshanger
72.4
Median Income
Cranfield
£34,685
Deanshanger
£34,034
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Deanshanger is £380,948, which is 1% less than Cranfield at £385,169. The most affordable entry point in Cranfield is a flat at £121,583, while in Deanshanger it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Deanshanger (£220,000 vs £121,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Deanshanger prices grew faster — 16% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.9 offences per 1,000 people, Cranfield is the safer of the two – 100% lower than Deanshanger's 97.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cranfield 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 of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cranfield and Deanshanger. Cranfield has 2 schools and Deanshanger has 1 schools.
Cranfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Deanshanger School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cranfield | Deanshanger |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Deanshanger offers faster average downloads at 421.5 Mbps, compared to 324.9 Mbps in Cranfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Cranfield and 93.2% in Deanshanger. Gigabit availability stands at 58.9% in Cranfield and 81.8% in Deanshanger.
Deanshanger is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (422 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cranfield 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 £1,067 in Cranfield and £1,136 in Deanshanger. 73% of homes in Cranfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.2% in Deanshanger.
Cranfield has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 70.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,685.3 in Cranfield and £34,034 in Deanshanger. The median age is 41 in Cranfield and 41.4 in Deanshanger. Employment rates stand at 63% in Cranfield and 62.8% in Deanshanger. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Cranfield versus 63.2% in Deanshanger.
| Indicator | Cranfield | Deanshanger |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,053 | 4,128 |
| Median Age | 41 | 41.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,685.3 | £34,034 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 36.2% |
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