Cranfield vs Flitwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Flitwick wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Flitwick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cranfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cranfield
£385,169
Flitwick
£351,379
Crime Rate
Cranfield
48.9
Flitwick
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranfield
100.0%
Flitwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cranfield
324.9
Flitwick
361
EPC Rating
Cranfield
73.4
Flitwick
72.7
Median Income
Cranfield
£34,685
Flitwick
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Cranfield commands an average of £385,169, compared with £351,379 in Flitwick – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Cranfield is a flat at £121,583, while in Flitwick it is a flat at £201,440.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Flitwick (£201,440 vs £121,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Flitwick prices grew faster — 19% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Flitwick experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 48.9 per 1,000 in Cranfield. The most common crime category in Cranfield 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Cranfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Flitwick. There are 2 schools in Cranfield and 4 in Flitwick.
Cranfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Flitwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cranfield | Flitwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 361.0 Mbps in Flitwick and 324.9 Mbps in Cranfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Cranfield and 93.5% in Flitwick. Gigabit availability stands at 58.9% in Cranfield and 65.3% in Flitwick.
Flitwick is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (361 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cranfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.4 (C), while Flitwick averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,067 in Cranfield and £1,097 in Flitwick. 73% of homes in Cranfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Flitwick.
Cranfield has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,685.3 in Cranfield and £34,566 in Flitwick. The median age is 41 in Cranfield and 42 in Flitwick. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Cranfield versus 67% in Flitwick. Employment rates stand at 63% in Cranfield and 62.5% in Flitwick.
| Indicator | Cranfield | Flitwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,053 | 13,668 |
| Median Age | 41 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £34,685.3 | £34,566 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 34% |
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