Amersham vs Chesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chesham wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Chesham
£509,520
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Chesham
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Chesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Chesham
395.3
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Chesham
70.8
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Chesham
£34,004
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £509,520, Chesham undercuts Amersham (£743,166) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Chesham it is a flat at £242,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Amersham (£597,436 vs £417,972).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chesham prices grew faster — 28% 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 Chesham. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Chesham 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 EastOf the 9 schools in Amersham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chesham, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Chesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 8 |
| Primary | 7 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Amersham averages 428.1 Mbps – ahead of Chesham's 395.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 94.8% in Chesham. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 75.5% in Chesham.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (428 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chesham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Amersham averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,176 in Chesham. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Chesham.
Chesham has more energy-efficient housing — 68.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £34,004 in Chesham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 43 in Chesham. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 67% in Chesham. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62% in Chesham.
| Indicator | Amersham | Chesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 23,691 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,004 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 39.4% |
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