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Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Potters Bar

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% 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

Potters Bar

£677,724

Crime Rate

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

52.1

Potters Bar

75.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

100.0%

Potters Bar

85.7%

Avg Download Speed

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

386.8

Potters Bar

386.8

EPC Rating

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

70.8

Potters Bar

70.7

Median Income

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley

£35,613

Potters Bar

£35,666

Property in Potters Bar commands an average of £677,724, compared with £585,382 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is a flat at £275,326, while in Potters Bar it is a flat at £281,319.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 6% pricier in Potters Bar (£1,067,624 vs £1,005,690).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley prices grew faster — 18% vs 9%.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has a crime rate of 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45% lower than Potters Bar at 75.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is violent-crime, while in Potters Bar 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 85.7% in Potters Bar. There are 6 schools in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 8 in Potters Bar.

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley School Inspection Breakdown

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

Potters Bar School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyPotters Bar
Total Schools68
Primary56
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%85.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 386.8 Mbps in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 386.8 Mbps in Potters Bar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 94.9% in Potters Bar. Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 73.8% in Potters Bar.

Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (387 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 Potters Bar averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and £1,116 in Potters Bar. 65.1% of homes in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Potters Bar.

Potters Bar has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,665.8 in Potters Bar and £35,613 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley. The median age is 41.5 in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 41.3 in Potters Bar. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley versus 60.5% in Potters Bar. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and 59.4% in Potters Bar.

IndicatorAbbots Langley and Kings LangleyPotters Bar
Population18,20323,394
Median Age41.541.3
Median Household Income£35,613£35,665.8
Employment Rate63.4%59.4%
Owner Occupied63.3%60.5%
Degree-Level Qualified40.5%35.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Potters Bar?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley and Potters Bar are approximately 10.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Potters Bar?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley is cheaper, with an average house price of £585,382.
Is Abbots Langley And Kings Langley or Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar?
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 Potters Bar?
Abbots Langley And Kings Langley has faster average broadband at 386.8 Mbps.

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