Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Brookmans Park
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% 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
Brookmans Park
£1,065,170
Crime Rate
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
52.1
Brookmans Park
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
100.0%
Brookmans Park
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
386.8
Brookmans Park
329.2
EPC Rating
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
70.8
Brookmans Park
72.7
Median Income
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
£35,613
Brookmans Park
£37,852
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Brookmans Park commands an average of £1,065,170, compared with £585,382 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley – a difference of 45%. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Brookmans Park it is a flat at £525,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Brookmans Park (£525,000 vs £275,326).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley prices grew faster — 18% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAbbots Langley And Kings Langley has a crime rate of 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51% lower than Brookmans Park at 78.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Brookmans Park 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 Brookmans Park. There are 6 schools in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 2 in Brookmans Park.
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brookmans Park School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Brookmans Park |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 386.8 Mbps in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 329.2 Mbps in Brookmans Park. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 87.5% in Brookmans Park. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 59.6% in Brookmans Park.
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (387 vs 329 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brookmans Park, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,136 in Brookmans Park. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.5% in Brookmans Park.
Brookmans Park has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,852 in Brookmans Park and £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 42.1 in Brookmans Park. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 61.4% in Brookmans Park. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 63% in Brookmans Park. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has a population of 18,203 and Brookmans Park has 4,033.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Brookmans Park |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 4,033 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,613 | £37,852 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 61.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 38% |
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