Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Bourne End
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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%.
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 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf 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.
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Bourne End |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Bourne End |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 6,852 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,613 | £36,570.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 43% |
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