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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Dersingham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 88.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Dersingham is about 88% cheaper on average. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

£585,382

Dersingham

£311,905

Crime Rate

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

52.1

Dersingham

57.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

100.0%

Dersingham

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

386.8

Dersingham

288

EPC Rating

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

70.8

Dersingham

66

Median Income

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

£35,613

Dersingham

£28,054

The average house price in Dersingham is £311,905, which is 88% less than Abbots Langley And Kings Langley at £585,382. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Dersingham it is a flat at £154,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 180% pricier in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley (£1,005,690 vs £359,450).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Dersingham prices grew faster — 45% vs 18%.

With 52.1 offences per 1,000 people, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Dersingham's 57.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Dersingham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality data is not fully available for both Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Dersingham. Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has 6 schools and Dersingham has 0 schools.

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown

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

Dersingham School Inspection Breakdown

MetricAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyDersingham
Total Schools60
Primary50
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley offers faster average downloads at 386.8 Mbps, compared to 288.0 Mbps in Dersingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 89.1% in Dersingham. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 51.1% in Dersingham.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (387 vs 288 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 66 (band D) in Dersingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,512 in Dersingham. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.8% in Dersingham.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 47.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £28,054 in Dersingham. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 50.9 in Dersingham. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 50.2% in Dersingham. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 67.8% in Dersingham.

IndicatorAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyDersingham
Population18,2034,753
Median Age41.550.9
Median Household Income£35,613£28,054
Employment Rate63.4%50.2%
Owner Occupied63.3%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified40.5%24.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Dersingham?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Dersingham are approximately 88.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Dersingham?
Dersingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £311,905.
Is Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Dersingham 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 Dersingham?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Dersingham?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has faster average broadband at 386.8 Mbps.

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