Amersham vs Bourne End
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Amersham wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Bourne End
£814,616
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Bourne End
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Bourne End
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Bourne End
397.3
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Bourne End
71
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Bourne End
£36,571
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Bourne End commands an average of £814,616, compared with £743,166 in Amersham – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Bourne End it is a flat at £342,075.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Amersham (£1,124,305 vs £945,397).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne End prices grew faster — 51% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Amersham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 59.3 per 1,000 in Bourne End. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Bourne End 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 EastFamilies may prefer Amersham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bourne End. There are 9 schools in Amersham and 2 in Bourne End.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bourne End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Bourne End |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 428.1 Mbps in Amersham and 397.3 Mbps in Bourne End. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 99% in Bourne End. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 67.8% in Bourne End.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (428 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bourne End leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Amersham averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,240 in Bourne End. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Bourne End.
Bourne End has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,570.5 in Bourne End and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 43.5 in Bourne End. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 68.1% in Bourne End. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.7% in Bourne End.
| Indicator | Amersham | Bourne End |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 6,852 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £36,570.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 43% |
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