Amersham vs Chinnor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Chinnor is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Chinnor has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Chinnor
£556,618
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Chinnor
40.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Chinnor
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Chinnor
433.8
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Chinnor
70.7
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Chinnor
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £556,618, Chinnor undercuts Amersham (£743,166) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Chinnor it is a flat at £231,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 60% pricier in Amersham (£1,124,305 vs £703,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastChinnor has a crime rate of 40.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46% lower than Amersham at 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Chinnor 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 Chinnor, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chinnor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chinnor averages 433.8 Mbps – ahead of Amersham's 428.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 97.7% in Chinnor. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 84.2% in Chinnor.
Chinnor is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (434 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chinnor leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Amersham averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,292 in Chinnor. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Chinnor.
Amersham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,738.5 in Chinnor and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 44.1 in Chinnor. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 70.1% in Chinnor. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62.2% in Chinnor.
| Indicator | Amersham | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 7,268 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £36,738.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 42.3% |
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