Amersham vs Bricket Wood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bricket Wood is about 23% 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
Bricket Wood
£605,503
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Bricket Wood
64.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Bricket Wood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Bricket Wood
448.5
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Bricket Wood
70.1
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Bricket Wood
£39,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bricket Wood is £605,503, which is 23% less than Amersham at £743,166. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Bricket Wood it is a flat at £287,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Amersham (£1,124,305 vs £733,959).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Amersham is the safer of the two – 8% lower than Bricket Wood's 64 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Bricket Wood 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 100% in Bricket Wood. Amersham has 9 schools in total, while Bricket Wood has 1.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bricket Wood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Bricket Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bricket Wood offers faster average downloads at 448.5 Mbps, compared to 428.1 Mbps in Amersham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 96.9% in Bricket Wood. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 88.1% in Bricket Wood.
Bricket Wood is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (449 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 70.1 (band C) in Bricket Wood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,280 in Bricket Wood. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Bricket Wood.
Amersham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,436.5 in Bricket Wood and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 42.6 in Bricket Wood. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62% in Bricket Wood. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 67.6% in Bricket Wood.
| Indicator | Amersham | Bricket Wood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 4,624 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £39,436.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 46.3% |
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