Amersham vs Cookham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Amersham offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Cookham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Cookham
£911,101
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Cookham
58.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Cookham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Cookham
398.4
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Cookham
71.3
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Cookham
£35,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Amersham is £743,166, which is 18% less than Cookham at £911,101. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Cookham it is a flat at £358,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Cookham (£1,713,320 vs £1,124,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cookham prices grew faster — 33% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 58 offences per 1,000 people, Cookham is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Amersham's 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Cookham 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 EastAmersham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cookham. Amersham has 9 schools in total, while Cookham has 3.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cookham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Cookham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 3 |
| Primary | 7 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Amersham offers faster average downloads at 428.1 Mbps, compared to 398.4 Mbps in Cookham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 97.5% in Cookham. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 72.9% in Cookham.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (428 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cookham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Amersham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,143 in Cookham. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Cookham.
Cookham has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,552.7 in Cookham and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 40.9 in Cookham. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.8% in Cookham. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 61.6% in Cookham.
| Indicator | Amersham | Cookham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 5,018 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,552.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 40.3% |
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