Deanshanger vs Newport Pagnell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Deanshanger is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Newport Pagnell has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Deanshanger
£380,948
Newport Pagnell
£398,485
Crime Rate
Deanshanger
97.6
Newport Pagnell
87.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deanshanger
N/A
Newport Pagnell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Deanshanger
421.5
Newport Pagnell
433.3
EPC Rating
Deanshanger
72.4
Newport Pagnell
73.4
Median Income
Deanshanger
£34,034
Newport Pagnell
£33,316
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Newport Pagnell commands an average of £398,485, compared with £380,948 in Deanshanger – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Deanshanger is a flat at £220,000, while in Newport Pagnell it is a flat at £160,624.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Deanshanger (£220,000 vs £160,624).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newport Pagnell prices grew faster — 35% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsNewport Pagnell has a crime rate of 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Deanshanger at 97.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Deanshanger is violent-crime, while in Newport Pagnell 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 Newport Pagnell. Deanshanger has 1 schools and Newport Pagnell has 5 schools.
Deanshanger School Inspection Breakdown
Newport Pagnell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Deanshanger | Newport Pagnell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.3 Mbps in Newport Pagnell and 421.5 Mbps in Deanshanger. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Deanshanger and 94.5% in Newport Pagnell. Gigabit availability stands at 81.8% in Deanshanger and 84.8% in Newport Pagnell.
Newport Pagnell is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (433 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Newport Pagnell, scoring 73.4 on average (band C) compared to 72.4 (band C) in Deanshanger. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,136 in Deanshanger and £1,083 in Newport Pagnell. 70.2% of homes in Deanshanger have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Newport Pagnell.
Newport Pagnell has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 70.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,034 in Deanshanger and £33,315.5 in Newport Pagnell. The median age is 41.4 in Deanshanger and 40.4 in Newport Pagnell. Employment rates stand at 62.8% in Deanshanger and 63.3% in Newport Pagnell. Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Deanshanger versus 59.8% in Newport Pagnell. Deanshanger has a population of 4,128 and Newport Pagnell has 15,250.
| Indicator | Deanshanger | Newport Pagnell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,128 | 15,250 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 40.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,034 | £33,315.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.8% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 33.8% |
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