Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Chorleywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% 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
Chorleywood
£865,379
Crime Rate
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
52.1
Chorleywood
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
100.0%
Chorleywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
386.8
Chorleywood
443.2
EPC Rating
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
70.8
Chorleywood
70.6
Median Income
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
£35,613
Chorleywood
£36,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £585,382, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley undercuts Chorleywood (£865,379) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Chorleywood it is a flat at £355,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 30% pricier in Chorleywood (£834,703 vs £585,383).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley prices grew faster — 18% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAbbots Langley And Kings Langley has a crime rate of 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Chorleywood at 52.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Chorleywood 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 Chorleywood, which has 5 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.
Chorleywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Chorleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chorleywood averages 443.2 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 94.5% in Chorleywood. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 85.8% in Chorleywood.
Chorleywood is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (443 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Abbots Langley And Kings Langley, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Chorleywood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,143 in Chorleywood. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Chorleywood.
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,186.2 in Chorleywood and £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 41.1 in Chorleywood. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 62.1% in Chorleywood. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 63.1% in Chorleywood. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has a population of 18,203 and Chorleywood has 12,632.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Chorleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 12,632 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,613 | £36,186.2 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 40.6% |
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