Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Amersham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is about 21% cheaper on average. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
£585,382
Amersham
£743,166
Crime Rate
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
52.1
Amersham
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
100.0%
Amersham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
386.8
Amersham
428.1
EPC Rating
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
70.8
Amersham
70.5
Median Income
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
£35,613
Amersham
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Abbots Langley And Kings Langley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £585,382 versus £743,166 in Amersham. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Amersham it is a flat at £333,169.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Amersham (£597,436 vs £454,132).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 52.1 offences per 1,000 people, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Amersham's 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Amersham 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Abbots Langley And Kings Langley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Amersham.
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Amersham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 9 |
| Primary | 5 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Amersham enjoy 428.1 Mbps on average, while Abbots Langley And Kings Langley lags behind at 386.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 98.8% in Amersham. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 82.9% in Amersham.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (428 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Amersham's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,241 in Amersham. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Amersham.
Amersham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has a population of 18,203 while Amersham has 17,377. Median household income is £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 43.4 in Amersham. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 61.6% in Amersham.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Amersham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 17,377 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,613 | £35,471 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 41% |
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