Amersham vs Aylesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aylesbury is about 91% cheaper on average. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Aylesbury
£388,153
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Aylesbury
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Aylesbury
85.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Aylesbury
454.1
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Aylesbury
70.5
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Aylesbury
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aylesbury is £388,153, which is 91% less than Amersham at £743,166. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Aylesbury it is a flat at £196,467.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 84% pricier in Amersham (£597,436 vs £324,923).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Amersham (59.2 per 1,000) compared to Aylesbury (59.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Aylesbury 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 South EastAmersham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85% in Aylesbury. Amersham has 9 schools in total, while Aylesbury has 26.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Aylesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 26 |
| Primary | 7 | 19 |
| Secondary | 2 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aylesbury offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 428.1 Mbps in Amersham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 99.2% in Aylesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 87.2% in Aylesbury.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (454 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Amersham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Aylesbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,241 in Aylesbury. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Aylesbury.
Amersham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £35,471 in Aylesbury. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 43.4 in Aylesbury. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.6% in Aylesbury. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 70% in Aylesbury.
| Indicator | Amersham | Aylesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 87,410 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,471 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 41% |
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