Abbots Langley and Kings Langley vs Potters Bar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandAbbots 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies 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.
| Metric | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Potters Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 8 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Abbots Langley and Kings Langley | Potters Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,203 | 23,394 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £35,613 | £35,665.8 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 59.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 60.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.5% | 35.1% |
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