Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Aston Clinton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAbbots 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies 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.
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Aston Clinton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Aston Clinton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 5,511 |
| 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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