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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Brookmans Park

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Abbots 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.

Families 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.

MetricAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyBrookmans Park
Total Schools62
Primary51
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyBrookmans Park
Population18,2034,033
Median Age41.542.1
Median Household Income£35,613£37,852
Employment Rate63.4%61.4%
Owner Occupied63.3%63%
Degree-Level Qualified40.5%38%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Brookmans Park?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Brookmans Park are approximately 10.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Brookmans Park?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is cheaper, with an average house price of £585,382.
Is Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Brookmans Park 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 Brookmans Park?
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 Brookmans Park?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has faster average broadband at 386.8 Mbps.

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