Amersham vs Bushey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bushey is about 17% 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
Bushey
£633,758
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Bushey
75.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Bushey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Bushey
426.2
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Bushey
70.8
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Bushey
£35,126
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bushey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £633,758 versus £743,166 in Amersham. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Bushey it is a flat at £359,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Amersham (£597,436 vs £488,225).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Amersham (59.2 per 1,000) compared to Bushey (75.5 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Bushey 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 Bushey.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bushey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 12 |
| Primary | 7 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Amersham enjoy 428.1 Mbps on average, while Bushey lags behind at 426.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 98.3% in Bushey. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 81.9% in Bushey.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (428 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bushey is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Amersham's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,076 in Bushey. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Bushey.
Amersham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Amersham has a population of 17,377 while Bushey has 27,994. Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £35,125.7 in Bushey. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 40.7 in Bushey. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62% in Bushey.
| Indicator | Amersham | Bushey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 27,994 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,125.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 41.9% |
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