Amersham vs Caddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Caddington wins on house prices with a 55% gap. Caddington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Caddington
£479,366
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Caddington
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Caddington
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Caddington
455.5
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Caddington
71.5
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Caddington
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £479,366, Caddington undercuts Amersham (£743,166) by around 55% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Caddington it is a terraced at £386,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 85% pricier in Amersham (£1,124,305 vs £606,842).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caddington prices grew faster — 47% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Caddington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.4 per 1,000 versus 59.2 per 1,000 in Amersham. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Caddington 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 data is not fully available for both Amersham and Caddington. Amersham has 9 schools and Caddington has 1 schools.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caddington School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Amersham | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Caddington averages 455.5 Mbps – ahead of Amersham's 428.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 97% in Caddington. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 88.5% in Caddington.
Caddington is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (456 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Caddington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Amersham averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,097 in Caddington. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caddington.
Caddington has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £32,453.3 in Caddington. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 40.6 in Caddington. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 63% in Caddington. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.1% in Caddington.
| Indicator | Amersham | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 3,288 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 33.6% |
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