Amersham vs Datchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Datchet is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Datchet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Datchet
£569,282
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Datchet
58.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Datchet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Datchet
423.2
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Datchet
71.3
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Datchet
£35,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £569,282, Datchet undercuts Amersham (£743,166) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Datchet it is a flat at £293,727.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 53% pricier in Amersham (£597,436 vs £389,269).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Datchet prices grew faster — 26% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastDatchet has a crime rate of 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than Amersham at 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Datchet 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 Datchet, 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.
Datchet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Datchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Amersham averages 428.1 Mbps – ahead of Datchet's 423.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 94.8% in Datchet. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 81.2% in Datchet.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (428 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Datchet, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Amersham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,143 in Datchet. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Datchet.
Datchet 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 Datchet and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 40.9 in Datchet. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.8% in Datchet. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 61.6% in Datchet. Amersham has a population of 17,377 and Datchet has 4,807.
| Indicator | Amersham | Datchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 4,807 |
| 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Amersham and Datchet?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Amersham or Datchet?
Is Amersham or Datchet safer?
Which has better schools, Amersham or Datchet?
Which has faster broadband, Amersham or Datchet?
Keep exploring