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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Chalfont St Giles

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. 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

Chalfont St Giles

£931,906

Crime Rate

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

52.1

Chalfont St Giles

59.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

100.0%

Chalfont St Giles

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

386.8

Chalfont St Giles

322.1

EPC Rating

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

70.8

Chalfont St Giles

70.4

Median Income

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

£35,613

Chalfont St Giles

£37,421

The average house price in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is £585,382, which is 37% less than Chalfont St Giles at £931,906. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Chalfont St Giles it is a terraced at £481,052.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Chalfont St Giles (£567,333 vs £275,326).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley prices grew faster — 18% vs 16%.

With 52.1 offences per 1,000 people, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Chalfont St Giles's 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Chalfont St Giles it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Chalfont St Giles. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has 6 schools in total, while Chalfont St Giles has 2.

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Chalfont St Giles School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyChalfont St Giles
Total Schools62
Primary52
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley offers faster average downloads at 386.8 Mbps, compared to 322.1 Mbps in Chalfont St Giles. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 94.4% in Chalfont St Giles. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 58.2% in Chalfont St Giles.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (387 vs 322 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 70.4 (band C) in Chalfont St Giles. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,277 in Chalfont St Giles. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Chalfont St Giles.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,421 in Chalfont St Giles and £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 43.3 in Chalfont St Giles. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 62.1% in Chalfont St Giles. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 70.5% in Chalfont St Giles.

IndicatorAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyChalfont St Giles
Population18,2034,707
Median Age41.543.3
Median Household Income£35,613£37,421
Employment Rate63.4%62.1%
Owner Occupied63.3%70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified40.5%41.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Chalfont St Giles?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Chalfont St Giles are approximately 7.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Chalfont St Giles?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is cheaper, with an average house price of £585,382.
Is Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Chalfont St Giles 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 Chalfont St Giles?
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 Chalfont St Giles?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has faster average broadband at 386.8 Mbps.

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