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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Amersham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyAmersham
Total Schools69
Primary57
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyAmersham
Population18,20317,377
Median Age41.543.4
Median Household Income£35,613£35,471
Employment Rate63.4%61.6%
Owner Occupied63.3%70%
Degree-Level Qualified40.5%41%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Amersham?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Amersham are approximately 7.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Amersham?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is cheaper, with an average house price of £585,382.
Is Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Amersham safer?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has the lower crime rate at 52.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Amersham?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Amersham?
Amersham has faster average broadband at 428.1 Mbps.

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