Amersham vs Bovingdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bovingdon is about 24% 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
Bovingdon
£600,951
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Bovingdon
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Bovingdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Bovingdon
425.5
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Bovingdon
70.5
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Bovingdon
£37,945
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bovingdon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £600,951 versus £743,166 in Amersham. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Bovingdon it is a flat at £240,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Amersham (£333,169 vs £240,150).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Amersham is the safer of the two – 16% lower than Bovingdon's 68.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Bovingdon 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 EastSchool quality favours Amersham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bovingdon.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bovingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Amersham enjoy 428.1 Mbps on average, while Bovingdon lags behind at 425.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 96.5% in Bovingdon. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 81.8% in Bovingdon.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (428 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Amersham is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Bovingdon's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,253 in Bovingdon. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.7% in Bovingdon.
Amersham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Amersham has a population of 17,377 while Bovingdon has 5,313. Median household income is £37,944.7 in Bovingdon and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 42.7 in Bovingdon. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62.6% in Bovingdon.
| Indicator | Amersham | Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 5,313 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £37,944.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 44.5% |
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