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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Bourne End

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% 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

Bourne End

£814,616

Crime Rate

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

52.1

Bourne End

59.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

100.0%

Bourne End

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

386.8

Bourne End

397.3

EPC Rating

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

70.8

Bourne End

71

Median Income

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

£35,613

Bourne End

£36,571

At £585,382, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley undercuts Bourne End (£814,616) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Bourne End it is a flat at £342,075.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Bourne End (£342,075 vs £275,326).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bourne End prices grew faster — 51% vs 18%.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has a crime rate of 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Bourne End at 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Bourne End it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 6 schools in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bourne End, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown

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

Bourne End School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyBourne End
Total Schools62
Primary51
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bourne End averages 397.3 Mbps – ahead of Abbots Langley And Kings Langley's 386.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 99% in Bourne End. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 67.8% in Bourne End.

Bourne End is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (397 vs 387 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bourne End leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Abbots Langley And Kings Langley averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,240 in Bourne End. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Bourne End.

Bourne End has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,570.5 in Bourne End and £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 43.5 in Bourne End. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 68.1% in Bourne End. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 61.7% in Bourne End.

IndicatorAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyBourne End
Population18,2036,852
Median Age41.543.5
Median Household Income£35,613£36,570.5
Employment Rate63.4%61.7%
Owner Occupied63.3%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified40.5%43%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Bourne End?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Bourne End are approximately 14.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Bourne End?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is cheaper, with an average house price of £585,382.
Is Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Bourne End 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 Bourne End?
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 Bourne End?
Bourne End has faster average broadband at 397.3 Mbps.

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