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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Hazlemere

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Hazlemere is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% 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

Hazlemere

£509,188

Crime Rate

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

52.1

Hazlemere

59.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

100.0%

Hazlemere

87.5%

Avg Download Speed

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

386.8

Hazlemere

348.2

EPC Rating

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

70.8

Hazlemere

70.5

Median Income

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

£35,613

Hazlemere

£35,471

Property in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley commands an average of £585,382, compared with £509,188 in Hazlemere – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Hazlemere it is a flat at £258,548.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley (£1,005,690 vs £729,941).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hazlemere prices grew faster — 19% vs 18%.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has a crime rate of 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Hazlemere at 59.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Hazlemere it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Abbots Langley And Kings Langley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.5% in Hazlemere. There are 6 schools in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 11 in Hazlemere.

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown

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

Hazlemere School Inspection Breakdown

87.5% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyHazlemere
Total Schools611
Primary59
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%87.5%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 386.8 Mbps in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 348.2 Mbps in Hazlemere. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 97.9% in Hazlemere. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 61.4% in Hazlemere.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (387 vs 348 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Hazlemere averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,241 in Hazlemere. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Hazlemere.

Hazlemere has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £35,471 in Hazlemere. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 43.4 in Hazlemere. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 70% in Hazlemere. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 61.6% in Hazlemere.

IndicatorAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyHazlemere
Population18,20320,006
Median Age41.543.4
Median Household Income£35,613£35,471
Employment Rate63.4%61.6%
Owner Occupied63.3%70%
Degree-Level Qualified40.5%41%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Hazlemere?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Hazlemere are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Hazlemere?
Hazlemere is cheaper, with an average house price of £509,188.
Is Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Hazlemere 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 Hazlemere?
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 Hazlemere?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has faster average broadband at 386.8 Mbps.

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