Cranfield vs Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cranfield is about 16% cheaper on average. Cranfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cranfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cranfield
£385,169
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£457,154
Crime Rate
Cranfield
48.9
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranfield
100.0%
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cranfield
324.9
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
367.6
EPC Rating
Cranfield
73.4
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
71.9
Median Income
Cranfield
£34,685
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Cranfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £385,169 versus £457,154 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. The most affordable entry point in Cranfield is a flat at £121,583, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough it is a flat at £210,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough (£210,300 vs £121,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eaton Bray And Edlesborough prices grew faster — 4% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.9 offences per 1,000 people, Cranfield is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Eaton Bray And Edlesborough's 49.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cranfield is violent-crime, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough 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 favours Cranfield: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Cranfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cranfield | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough enjoy 367.6 Mbps on average, while Cranfield lags behind at 324.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Cranfield and 96.2% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Gigabit availability stands at 58.9% in Cranfield and 66.9% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (368 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cranfield is band C (score 73.4), ahead of Eaton Bray And Edlesborough's band C (score 71.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,067 in Cranfield and £1,145 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. 73% of homes in Cranfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Cranfield has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cranfield has a population of 7,053 while Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has 4,201. Median household income is £34,685.3 in Cranfield and £34,574.7 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. The median age is 41 in Cranfield and 42.8 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Employment rates stand at 63% in Cranfield and 62.6% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
| Indicator | Cranfield | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,053 | 4,201 |
| Median Age | 41 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,685.3 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 37.3% |
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