Deanshanger vs Leighton Buzzard
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Deanshanger wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Leighton Buzzard has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Deanshanger
£380,948
Leighton Buzzard
£401,597
Crime Rate
Deanshanger
97.6
Leighton Buzzard
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deanshanger
N/A
Leighton Buzzard
86.7%
Avg Download Speed
Deanshanger
421.5
Leighton Buzzard
343.6
EPC Rating
Deanshanger
72.4
Leighton Buzzard
72.2
Median Income
Deanshanger
£34,034
Leighton Buzzard
£35,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £380,948, Deanshanger undercuts Leighton Buzzard (£401,597) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Deanshanger is a flat at £220,000, while in Leighton Buzzard it is a flat at £187,233.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Deanshanger (£220,000 vs £187,233).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leighton Buzzard prices grew faster — 31% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Leighton Buzzard experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.7 per 1,000 versus 97.6 per 1,000 in Deanshanger. The most common crime category in Deanshanger is violent-crime, while in Leighton Buzzard 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Deanshanger and Leighton Buzzard. Deanshanger has 1 schools and Leighton Buzzard has 16 schools.
Deanshanger School Inspection Breakdown
Leighton Buzzard School Inspection Breakdown
86.7% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Deanshanger | Leighton Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 16 |
| Primary | 1 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 86.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Deanshanger averages 421.5 Mbps – ahead of Leighton Buzzard's 343.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Deanshanger and 92.6% in Leighton Buzzard. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Deanshanger and 63.2% in Leighton Buzzard.
Deanshanger is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (422 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Deanshanger, scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 72.2 (band C) in Leighton Buzzard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Deanshanger and £1,162 in Leighton Buzzard. 70.2% of homes in Deanshanger have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Leighton Buzzard.
Deanshanger has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,593.5 in Leighton Buzzard and £34,034 in Deanshanger. The median age is 41.4 in Deanshanger and 43 in Leighton Buzzard. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Deanshanger and 62.7% in Leighton Buzzard. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Deanshanger versus 70.6% in Leighton Buzzard. Deanshanger has a population of 4,128 and Leighton Buzzard has 42,736.
| Indicator | Deanshanger | Leighton Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,128 | 42,736 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £34,034 | £35,593.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 62.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 37.1% |
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