Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Beaconsfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 53% 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
Beaconsfield
£1,233,089
Crime Rate
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
52.1
Beaconsfield
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
100.0%
Beaconsfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
386.8
Beaconsfield
370.9
EPC Rating
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
70.8
Beaconsfield
70.5
Median Income
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
£35,613
Beaconsfield
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Beaconsfield commands an average of £1,233,089, compared with £585,382 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley – a difference of 53%. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Beaconsfield it is a flat at £541,876.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 63% pricier in Beaconsfield (£1,220,605 vs £454,132).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beaconsfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 18%.
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 Beaconsfield at 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Beaconsfield 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 Beaconsfield. There are 6 schools in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 5 in Beaconsfield.
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Beaconsfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Beaconsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 386.8 Mbps in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 370.9 Mbps in Beaconsfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 95% in Beaconsfield. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 69.7% in Beaconsfield.
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (387 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Beaconsfield averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,241 in Beaconsfield. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Beaconsfield.
Beaconsfield 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 Beaconsfield. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 43.4 in Beaconsfield. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 70% in Beaconsfield. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 61.6% in Beaconsfield.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Beaconsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 13,868 |
| 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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