Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Caddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Caddington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Caddington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
£585,382
Caddington
£479,366
Crime Rate
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
52.1
Caddington
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
100.0%
Caddington
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
386.8
Caddington
455.5
EPC Rating
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
70.8
Caddington
71.5
Median Income
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
£35,613
Caddington
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £479,366, Caddington undercuts Abbots Langley And Kings Langley (£585,382) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Caddington it is a terraced at £386,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 66% pricier in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley (£1,005,690 vs £606,842).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caddington prices grew faster — 47% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCaddington has a crime rate of 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Abbots Langley And Kings Langley at 52.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Caddington 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Caddington. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has 6 schools and Caddington has 1 schools.
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caddington School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Caddington averages 455.5 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 97% in Caddington. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 88.5% in Caddington.
Caddington is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (456 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Caddington, scoring 71.5 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 £1,097 in Caddington. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caddington.
Caddington has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £32,453.3 in Caddington. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 40.6 in Caddington. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 61.1% in Caddington. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 63% in Caddington. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has a population of 18,203 and Caddington has 3,288.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 3,288 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,613 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 33.6% |
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