Amersham vs Chiswell Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Amersham wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Chiswell Green
£890,167
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Chiswell Green
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Chiswell Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Chiswell Green
448.5
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Chiswell Green
70.1
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Chiswell Green
£39,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Chiswell Green commands an average of £890,167, compared with £743,166 in Amersham – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Chiswell Green it is a detached at £840,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 38% pricier in Chiswell Green (£1,137,500 vs £701,096).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chiswell Green prices grew faster — 40% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Amersham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 64.2 per 1,000 in Chiswell Green. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Chiswell Green 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 EastFamilies may prefer Amersham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Chiswell Green. There are 9 schools in Amersham and 2 in Chiswell Green.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chiswell Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Chiswell Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.5 Mbps in Chiswell Green and 428.1 Mbps in Amersham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 96.9% in Chiswell Green. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 88.1% in Chiswell Green.
Chiswell Green is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (449 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Amersham, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Chiswell Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,280 in Chiswell Green. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Chiswell Green.
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 Chiswell Green and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 42.6 in Chiswell Green. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62% in Chiswell Green. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 67.6% in Chiswell Green. Amersham has a population of 17,377 and Chiswell Green has 6,681.
| Indicator | Amersham | Chiswell Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 6,681 |
| 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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