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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Chiswell Green

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% 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

Chiswell Green

£890,167

Crime Rate

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

52.1

Chiswell Green

64.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

100.0%

Chiswell Green

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

386.8

Chiswell Green

448.5

EPC Rating

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

70.8

Chiswell Green

70.1

Median Income

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

£35,613

Chiswell Green

£39,437

At £585,382, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley undercuts Chiswell Green (£890,167) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Chiswell Green it is a detached at £840,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 49% pricier in Chiswell Green (£1,137,500 vs £585,383).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chiswell Green prices grew faster — 40% vs 18%.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has a crime rate of 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23% lower than Chiswell Green at 64.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Chiswell Green it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 6 schools in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chiswell Green, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown

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

Chiswell Green School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyChiswell Green
Total Schools62
Primary52
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Chiswell Green averages 448.5 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 96.9% in Chiswell Green. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 88.1% in Chiswell Green.

Chiswell Green is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (449 vs 387 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Chiswell Green averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,280 in Chiswell Green. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Chiswell Green.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,436.5 in Chiswell Green and £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 42.6 in Chiswell Green. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 67.6% in Chiswell Green. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 62% in Chiswell Green.

IndicatorAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyChiswell Green
Population18,2036,681
Median Age41.542.6
Median Household Income£35,613£39,436.5
Employment Rate63.4%62%
Owner Occupied63.3%67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified40.5%46.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Chiswell Green?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Chiswell Green are approximately 3.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Chiswell Green?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is cheaper, with an average house price of £585,382.
Is Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Chiswell Green 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 Chiswell Green?
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 Chiswell Green?
Chiswell Green has faster average broadband at 448.5 Mbps.

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