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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Aston Clinton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. 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

Aston Clinton

£588,817

Crime Rate

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

52.1

Aston Clinton

59.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

100.0%

Aston Clinton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

386.8

Aston Clinton

365.1

EPC Rating

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

70.8

Aston Clinton

70.5

Median Income

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

£35,613

Aston Clinton

£35,471

Property in Aston Clinton commands an average of £588,817, compared with £585,382 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Aston Clinton it is a flat at £308,125.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley (£1,005,690 vs £809,914).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley prices grew faster — 18% vs 11%.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has a crime rate of 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Aston Clinton at 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Aston Clinton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Abbots Langley And Kings Langley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Aston Clinton. There are 6 schools in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 1 in Aston Clinton.

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyAston Clinton
Total Schools61
Primary51
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 386.8 Mbps in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 365.1 Mbps in Aston Clinton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 87.9% in Aston Clinton. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 67.8% in Aston Clinton.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (387 vs 365 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Abbots Langley And Kings Langley, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Aston Clinton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,241 in Aston Clinton. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Aston Clinton.

Aston Clinton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £35,471 in Aston Clinton. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 43.4 in Aston Clinton. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 61.6% in Aston Clinton. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 70% in Aston Clinton. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has a population of 18,203 and Aston Clinton has 5,511.

IndicatorAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyAston Clinton
Population18,2035,511
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 Aston Clinton?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Aston Clinton are approximately 13.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Aston Clinton?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is cheaper, with an average house price of £585,382.
Is Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Aston Clinton 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 Aston Clinton?
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 Aston Clinton?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has faster average broadband at 386.8 Mbps.

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