Amersham vs Berkhamsted
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Amersham offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Berkhamsted
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Berkhamsted
302.7
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Berkhamsted
71.9
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Berkhamsted
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Amersham is £743,166, which is 2% less than Berkhamsted at £761,843. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Berkhamsted it is a flat at £369,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 10% pricier in Berkhamsted (£369,950 vs £333,169).
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 Berkhamsted (69 per 1,000), a 17% difference. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Berkhamsted 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 62.5% in Berkhamsted. Amersham has 9 schools in total, while Berkhamsted has 8.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Berkhamsted |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 8 |
| Primary | 7 | 7 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 62.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Amersham offers faster average downloads at 428.1 Mbps, compared to 302.7 Mbps in Berkhamsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 95.5% in Berkhamsted. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 53.7% in Berkhamsted.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (428 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Berkhamsted are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Amersham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,145 in Berkhamsted. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Berkhamsted.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 42.8 in Berkhamsted. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62.6% in Berkhamsted. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 68.4% in Berkhamsted.
| Indicator | Amersham | Berkhamsted |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 21,236 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 37.3% |
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