Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Bushey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is about 8% cheaper on average. 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
Bushey
£633,758
Crime Rate
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
52.1
Bushey
75.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
100.0%
Bushey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
386.8
Bushey
426.2
EPC Rating
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
70.8
Bushey
70.8
Median Income
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
£35,613
Bushey
£35,126
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is £585,382, which is 8% less than Bushey at £633,758. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Bushey it is a flat at £359,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Bushey (£359,714 vs £275,326).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley prices grew faster — 18% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley (52.1 per 1,000) compared to Bushey (75.5 per 1,000), a 45% difference. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Bushey 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 EnglandAbbots Langley And Kings Langley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bushey. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has 6 schools in total, while Bushey has 12.
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bushey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 12 |
| Primary | 5 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bushey offers faster average downloads at 426.2 Mbps, compared to 386.8 Mbps in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 98.3% in Bushey. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 81.9% in Bushey.
Bushey is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (426 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Bushey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,076 in Bushey. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Bushey.
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £35,125.7 in Bushey. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 40.7 in Bushey. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 62% in Bushey. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 59.4% in Bushey.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 27,994 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,613 | £35,125.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 41.9% |
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