Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Chiswell Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAbbots 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf 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.
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Chiswell Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Chiswell Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 6,681 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,613 | £39,436.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 46.3% |
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