Deanshanger vs Milton Keynes
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Deanshanger wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Milton Keynes has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Deanshanger
£380,948
Milton Keynes
£394,137
Crime Rate
Deanshanger
97.6
Milton Keynes
87.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deanshanger
N/A
Milton Keynes
96.6%
Avg Download Speed
Deanshanger
421.5
Milton Keynes
479.6
EPC Rating
Deanshanger
72.4
Milton Keynes
74.8
Median Income
Deanshanger
£34,034
Milton Keynes
£34,924
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £380,948, Deanshanger undercuts Milton Keynes (£394,137) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Deanshanger is a flat at £220,000, while in Milton Keynes it is a flat at £186,310.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Deanshanger (£220,000 vs £186,310).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Milton Keynes prices grew faster — 17% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Milton Keynes experience less crime overall, with a rate of 87.3 per 1,000 versus 97.6 per 1,000 in Deanshanger. The most common crime category in Deanshanger is violent-crime, while in Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes. Deanshanger has 1 schools and Milton Keynes has 72 schools.
Deanshanger School Inspection Breakdown
Milton Keynes School Inspection Breakdown
96.6% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Deanshanger | Milton Keynes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 72 |
| Primary | 1 | 60 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 96.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Milton Keynes averages 479.6 Mbps – ahead of Deanshanger's 421.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Deanshanger and 98.6% in Milton Keynes. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Deanshanger and 95% in Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (480 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Milton Keynes leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 74.8 (C), while Deanshanger averages 72.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Deanshanger and £1,006 in Milton Keynes. 70.2% of homes in Deanshanger have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 79.1% in Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes has more energy-efficient housing — 79.1% reach band C or above, vs 70.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,924 in Milton Keynes and £34,034 in Deanshanger. The median age is 41.4 in Deanshanger and 39 in Milton Keynes. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Deanshanger versus 54.8% in Milton Keynes. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Deanshanger and 63.8% in Milton Keynes.
| Indicator | Deanshanger | Milton Keynes |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,128 | 194,584 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £34,034 | £34,924 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 54.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 35.8% |
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