Amersham vs Dunstable
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dunstable offers lower property prices by roughly 95%. Dunstable has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Dunstable
£381,810
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Dunstable
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Dunstable
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Dunstable
367.6
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Dunstable
71.9
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Dunstable
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Dunstable is £381,810, which is 95% less than Amersham at £743,166. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Dunstable it is a flat at £172,345.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 93% pricier in Amersham (£333,169 vs £172,345).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunstable prices grew faster — 45% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Dunstable (48.7 per 1,000) compared to Amersham (59.2 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Dunstable 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 90% in Dunstable. Amersham has 9 schools in total, while Dunstable has 13.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunstable School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 13 |
| Primary | 7 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Amersham offers faster average downloads at 428.1 Mbps, compared to 367.6 Mbps in Dunstable. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 96.2% in Dunstable. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 66.9% in Dunstable.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (428 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dunstable are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Amersham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,145 in Dunstable. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Dunstable.
Dunstable has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £34,574.7 in Dunstable. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 42.8 in Dunstable. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62.6% in Dunstable. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 68.4% in Dunstable.
| Indicator | Amersham | Dunstable |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 34,498 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 37.3% |
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