Cranfield vs Great Denham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Denham wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Cranfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cranfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cranfield
£385,169
Great Denham
£346,612
Crime Rate
Cranfield
48.9
Great Denham
77.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranfield
100.0%
Great Denham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cranfield
324.9
Great Denham
434.4
EPC Rating
Cranfield
73.4
Great Denham
71.5
Median Income
Cranfield
£34,685
Great Denham
£33,416
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £346,612, Great Denham undercuts Cranfield (£385,169) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cranfield is a flat at £121,583, while in Great Denham it is a flat at £207,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Great Denham (£207,776 vs £121,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Denham prices grew faster — 23% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Cranfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.9 per 1,000 versus 77.5 per 1,000 in Great Denham. The most common crime category in Cranfield is violent-crime, while in Great Denham 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 EnglandOf the 2 schools in Cranfield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Great Denham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cranfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Denham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cranfield | Great Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Great Denham averages 434.4 Mbps – ahead of Cranfield's 324.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Cranfield and 97% in Great Denham. Gigabit availability stands at 58.9% in Cranfield and 82.1% in Great Denham.
Great Denham is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (434 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cranfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.4 (C), while Great Denham averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,067 in Cranfield and £1,111 in Great Denham. 73% of homes in Cranfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Great Denham.
Cranfield has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,685.3 in Cranfield and £33,416 in Great Denham. The median age is 41 in Cranfield and 41.6 in Great Denham. Owner-occupancy is 62.9% in Cranfield versus 62.7% in Great Denham. Employment rates stand at 63% in Cranfield and 61.3% in Great Denham.
| Indicator | Cranfield | Great Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,053 | 4,363 |
| Median Age | 41 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,685.3 | £33,416 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 61.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.6% | 34.7% |
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