Town comparison
Amersham vs Chorleywood
Which is better to live in? 4.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Amersham wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Chorleywood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Chorleywood
£865,379
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Chorleywood
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Chorleywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Chorleywood
443.2
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Chorleywood
70.6
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Chorleywood
£36,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £743,166, Amersham undercuts Chorleywood (£865,379) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Chorleywood it is a flat at £355,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Chorleywood (£834,703 vs £701,096).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chorleywood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.2 per 1,000 versus 59.2 per 1,000 in Amersham. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Chorleywood 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 Chorleywood, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chorleywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Chorleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 5 |
| Primary | 7 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chorleywood averages 443.2 Mbps – ahead of Amersham's 428.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 94.5% in Chorleywood. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 85.8% in Chorleywood.
Chorleywood is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (443 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chorleywood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Amersham averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,143 in Chorleywood. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Chorleywood.
Amersham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,186.2 in Chorleywood and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 41.1 in Chorleywood. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 63.1% in Chorleywood. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62.1% in Chorleywood.
| Indicator | Amersham | Chorleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 12,632 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £36,186.2 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 40.6% |
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